Heirs and Arrows

It's so easy to look at our lives and see what we don't have or what's not going right but it takes maturity (and practice) to instead be thankful.  In today's episode, I share 5 reasons why being thankful is important.

January 4, 2022 my prayer was that God would help me to keep my eyes on Him. I am most content when I do that but when my eyes wander, I get super discouraged. Discouraged about where I'm not, what I haven't yet accomplished, what goals are still unreached, etc. I promise you, when you and I learn to keep our eyes on Him-CONSISTENTLY- we will be much better off. 

Ugh. Who  likes confrontation? I know I don't. However, when done right and for the right reasons, confrontation is actually a good thing. In this episode, I discuss what confrontation is, why we sometimes need to do it, how we do it, when to do it and to whom we do it with. Hopefully by the end of the episode, you'll hate it a little less (fingers crossed)!

It's that time of year. The time when everybody is running around like a chicken with their head cut off. The time when everyone is hurried. The time when everyone is stressed (probably more than any other time of year). It's the holidays! Yep, the holidays. And while this should be a joyous and exciting time, many are drowning in anxiety. If this is your situation, this episode is for you!  In my conversation with author and pastor Adam Mabry, we talk about why rest is such a wonderful gift from our great God. Honestly, the rest we talk about is really for our lives all year long, but I think it will be especially good as we enter this holiday season.  So, my friend, take a listen in...https://www.adammabry.org/The Art of Rest: Faith to Hit Pause in a World That Never Stops

Something kind of funny happened with one of our daughters- something that children do all the time. But, it's just not children doing this- we adults do it too. Take a listen in and see what it is we do that sometimes we don't even realize!

In this episode, I had the priviledge of speaking with author Jill Savage (https://jillsavage.org/) and she gave such a beautiful perspective of motherhood and the process of letting go. She gave some great insight on some of the many emotions we may experience as we groom and grow our children to go out into the world. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I did. 

Friends! I got bit by the traveling bug! Like, for real. And while there's nothing wrong with enjoying ourselves in this life, I want to challenge you (as I had to remind and challenge myself) that life can't be one big vacation. We are still on a mission and the world can't afford for us to be so consumed with pleasures that we forget that we are on a mission!Take a listen in.....

Angel is a prime example of the resourcefulness and resilience of women! When she was looking for ways to supplement money for her family, she began flipping items and dumpster diving. She is now a YouTube sensation with over 150,000 followers and a new author! Her story is so inspiring and I can't wait for you to hear it.YouTube- MomtheebayerInstagram- @momtheebayer101Twitter- momtheebayer101LinkedIn- Momtheebayer101Finding Your Treasure (book)- https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Treasure-Familys-Mission-Everything_and/dp/198215229X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2BBQCYY9AWUNK&dchild=1&keywords=angel+williams+finding+your+treasure&qid=1627530779&sprefix=angel+williams+findin%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-2

In this episode, I talk about a secret weapon we rarely use- SILENCE! I know how bad you want to give a piece of your mind to that person, but maybe you shouldn't. We can all learn a lesson from David. He constantly cried out to God to be his defender and guess what? You can ask God to be your defender too!

Ugh! Jealousy. It's something we've all dealt with yet no one wants to talk about it. Well, today I tackle this hard topic with my guest Floydise Paquette. From the moment Floydise started speaking, I thought "this lady is MY SISTER." Her transparency, authenticity, and humility made me feel like we've known each other for years.  She gracefully peels back the layers of this oh so ugly sin and gets to the root of the issue. She even shared some great tips on how to help our children deal with jealousy. I know you will be encouraged by this one. Enjoy!https://floydisepaquette.com/ 

We've all done it. Comparing ourselves with someone else or comparing other people. But comparison really is a trap that we need to stay far away from.  Whether we do the type of comparison that leads to us feeling prideful or that which leads to us feeling inferior, both are unhealthy and hurt the heart of God. In this episode we discover how comparison leads to jealousy, how to stay on the safe side of comparison and how to be delivered from unhealthy comparison. 

In this episode I speak with Sacha from https://clothedwithdignityco.com/ We discuss why self care is biblical, how you can incorporate spiritual self care into your daily life and some surprising actions that are actually good self care habits. https://www.instagram.com/clothedwithdignityco/?hl=enhttps://www.pinterest.com/clothedwithdignityco/_created/https://www.facebook.com/clothedwithdignityco/

In this episode I got to talk to my friend Valerie Chadwick. She is a registered nurse and a wealth of knowledge. Let me tell you, I learned so much and I know you will too! Listen in as we discuss the importance of taking care of all parts of our being, how our mental and spiritual status effects our physical well being, how something as simple as exchanging the term exercise to physical activity can motivate us to better care for ourselves, and so much more. Join her Saturday Work Outs @valenciapearl on Instagram

In this episode, I talk about the importance of mental self care and some ?1VERY practical tips on how you can do it. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series on self care. Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3 where we will talk about physical and spiritual self care.Mentioned in this episode: https://redtri.com/why-you-need-a-mom-break-and-how-to-take-one/https://heirsandarrows.buzzsprout.com/901936/6650248-the-power-of-our-wordshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heirs-and-arrows/id1502942791?i=1000501135491

In this episode, I chat with Christina Fox author of "A Holy Fear- Trading Lesser Fears with the Fear of the Lord".  We discuss natural vs sinful fear, idolatry in fear, how focusing on God can lessen other fears, and how we can develop a fear of the Lord. Inbox me on Instagram @amstevens1 for a chance to win 1 of 2 free copies of Christina's book!Instagram @ChristinarfoxWebsite- Christinafox.comFacebook- Christina Fox, Author

It's been a while since I've posted an episode and I'm excited to jump back in. I took a mini (albeit unplanned) break to figure out how to move forward and I think I've found the perfect solution! Take a listen in...

As you look around at the social climate in today's world, you can easily get discouraged by the moral decline that appears to be so tangible and uncontrollable. In today's episode, Natasha Ann Miller of http://marriedandyoung.com/ gives us some very encouraging words of wisdom for parents, singles, and young women and men who desire to see their children or themselves surrender to God by walking in purity.

In this episode, I chat with my mom-in-law Stephanie Stevens http://stephaniestevensspeaks.com/ about how our words shape our worlds. We talk about how we actually have the power to create a positive or negative environment starting with the thoughts we think which ultimately leads to the words we say. This is one episode that you will need to listen to more than once!

In this episode, I talk to Nathalie Hawkins of https://www.toteachherown.com/ and fellow Howard Alumni. She gives an abundance of encouragement and tips for those who are considering homeschooling. I absolutely love her passion for education and her children and I know you will hear it as you listen to her speak.

In this episode I chat with Valerie Bell, CEO of Awana Clubs International. She shares her passion for child discipleship and the importance of raising children who can function in our current culture without breaking under the pressure to conform.

What will the next 10 years of your life look like? Have you thought about it? Did you know you can do something about it if you are proactive?This is a good time to start evaluating where you are and where you desire to be now that we're about to enter into a new year. Take a listen in as I share some basic tips that can help you....

Okay, let's be real. We all deal with or have dealt with anger at one time or another. And unfortunately, we deal with it alone because we don't want people to know "the dark side of us", LOL! But as we expose and deal with this issue, we allow God to help us in our weakness. Today I discuss anger with Amber Lia http://www.motherofknights.com/ https://www.amberandwendy.com/ as she shares some great insight on what helped her to go from an angry mom to a mom of great grace. Take a listen in...

In this episode, I just wanted to encourage you to focus on God. Life can be challenging and hard but also really great. In both instances, we must set our affections on heavenly things, i.e. on God!

One of the most common questions that people ask is what is my purpose? Why am I here? More than that, some people struggle to believe if they have a purpose at all. On this episode, Arika Davenport (https://shepursuespurpose.com/) and I talk about what purpose is and what it is not, how to know if we've discovered the purpose God created us for versus if we are making up our own path, and a host of other things. You DO NOT want to miss this one!For more help on discovering your purpose, visit Arika @ https://shepursuespurpose.com/

Season 1 was a success!! A big THANK YOU to all the guests speakers who took the time to share some of your wisdom. And of course, thank you to all the listeners. I pray you were encouraged and blessed as you listened in every week. Season 2 is set to begin in September 2020. Take this time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed and feel free to share this with people you know. Enjoy your summer! God Bless.

In this episode I talk with Tim Ferrara of Discerning Dad about fatherhood. Why is a father's involvement so important? What about men who no longer have a relationship with their children's mother? How can more passive men lead their families? This and so much more in this episode. Share this with all the men in your life, whether they are fathers or not.

I know what it's like to be apart of a school where the leadership is passionate about the students and about education. And today I spoke with a woman who is making history down in Atlanta. Her name is Patrice Meadows and she is the Founder of Atlanta Smart Academy- a tuition-free charter school set to open in August 2020. We talked about the process of opening a school and she gives advice for parent involvement in the education of a child and how parents can prep for this upcoming school year. Listen in...

Today's episode is extremely important. As believers, as parents, as people we MUST address the issue of racism, prejudices, supremacy, and favoritism. This is such a touchy subject but one that cannot be ignored. My guest, Trillia Newbell, gives us a road map on how we can talk to our children about Race and Racism. Take a listen in as we just touch the surface of this topic...

Regret is one of those things that we all deal with or have dealt with at some point in our lives. Regret is not fun- it's crippling and can be a prison if you allow it. But I have some good news and I want to share it with you so take a listen...

What do you believe you are suppose to do that gives you butterflies? Or maybe it frightens you a bit because you think it's too big for you to accomplish? Or perhaps you think it's something that too insignificant so you've ignored it. Maybe it's your God Dare. In this episode I chat with mom and author of The God Dare Kate Battistelli to discuss her testimony and new book!

Mother's Day is coming up and I couldn't think of another person that I would've wanted to spend some time talking to- my mom! This was a very fun interview. We laughed and I even learned some family history which is always good. Enjoy!

Everybody is home y'all. And while overall that's a wonderful thing, it can be a little frustrating trying to keep your home neat and orderly. Enter Nikki Boyd. She is a professional organizer extraordinaire and she is here to help! She is EXCELLENT at what she does and you can tell she really has a heart of gold. Listen in as she gives us simple yet effective ways to keep our homes looking great, appreciate the space we live in, and inspire us to do well with what we have. Here is the link to the home meeting printable that she mentioned in the interview that she promised to provide. Enjoy! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELO0qw1wjjhLyFyAJfniOqC_FZQqR2-j/view?usp=sharing

Anxiety? Ain't nobody got time for that!! Well, although we don't like it, truth is many of us deal with it from time to time. A few weeks ago, I was. And I wasn't feeling it. What did I do? What do you do when you're feeling anxious? Do you just accept it as a normal part of life? You don't have to. Listen in....

You are going to be so impacted by this interview I had with Carol McLeod. She radiates with passion for Jesus and motherhood. She also has an amazing testimony that you don't want to miss. Check it out!

In the midst of what we are all going through, I want to remind you that God satisfies us with good things. This is just a mid-week encouragement for ya'. Enjoy!

In this episode, I get to chat with Shontell Brewer. Shontell is a wife and mom of 5 and is the author of "Missionary Mom: Embracing the Missionary Field Right Under Your Roof"We talk about the great responsibility of raising kids, taking naps, community in parenting and self care. Enjoy!

You’re not just a mom, you’re an heir and child of God. Likewise, you are not just haphazardly raising kids. You are raising arrows. In this podcast Amber Stevens invites guests and fellow moms to discuss various topics of motherhood and womanhood from a biblical perspective. Although many discussions will involve topics that pertain to motherhood, this is not just a podcast for moms. It's for all women in all walks of life. You will be encouraged, equipped and challenged.Today's episode is an introduction of the podcast so I hope you enjoy!!!