Live What Matters

The holidays can be busy times for our families. Before getting swept up in the events of the season, it's a good time to reflect on what really matters and how to keep Jesus at the center! On this episode of Live What Matters, guest Cara Shelton describes the unique opportunities that the Christmas season brings to teach our children about God. And Judy, KT and Megan talk about their brand-new book—a devotional for Advent called Creation to the Cradle.

The Bible tells us to GET WISDOM. And one of the most practical ways we can do that is by learning from the stories of others. On this episode of Live What Matters we hear from four women at different stages of motherhood about what they've learned along the way.

From manners to mannerisms, our kids are constantly watching us and learning ... for better or worse! On this episode of Live What Matters, Judy and Megan talk about how to model a love of Jesus in our home and encouarge our children to follow in our steps. This podcast picks up from a theme introduced in Episode 07: The Goal of Parenting.

Judy Gerry describes the goal of parenting and how to stay on task

Children delight in playing a rambunctious game of hide and seek. And it also happens to be an exciting way to introduce our kids to the living God! In this episode of Live What Matters, Judy Gerry is joined by her husband Dave to talk about finding God in our everyday experiences. The Gerrys share personal stories of how God intervened in their family, along with ideas for teaching children to spy God's work everywhere they look.

What's in a Name? A lot more than is commonly thought! On this episode of Live What Matters, Judy and Megan talk about the significance of naming our children.

Our kids are mini memorizing machines. From an astonishingly young age they can remember their ABC's, the words to their favorite song, and that phrase you let slip in a weak moment. So why not apply these super-human powers to something of lasting -- even eternal -- value? On this episode of Live What Matters, Megan and Judy talk about the lifelong benefits of memorizing Scripture at a young age, along with practical ideas for committing God's Word to heart.

Some days we make a heroic dent in our to-do list. Other days we're lucky to get dinner on the table and keep our children alive. In this episode of Live What Matters, Judy and Megan talk about goals and dreams for our families, and how we can make them happen.Subscribe on iTunes

Judy Gerry is a mother of five grown chidlren and sixteen grandchildren, with lots of wisdom to share. In this episode of Live What Matters, she tells the story of how she and her husband formed their family and the lessons they learned along the way.Subscribe on iTunes

Moms are busy. We hardly have time for a shower, let alone a little leisure time. So how do we prioritize our relationship with God in our busy schedules? Megan and Judy discuss whether or not it's possible to make time for God on this episode of Live What Matters.