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You carry great responsibility as the mom when you take your children out into public.  Whether you're going to run local errands, on a nature adventure into the depths of a forest, to the park, or to an amusement park, there are ways that you can be proactive to help keep your children safe. I'm so privileged to have Amber Elle joining us for this important conversation.  Amber is a mom to three children who are 8, 6, and 4 years old.  Amber was a registered nurse but has transitioned into a self-reliance advocate and works to empower people to know how to protect themselves when put in harms way. You are going to be so encouraged and empowered by her today and will want to follow her!Follow Amber on Instagram @ms.amber.elleVisit her website www.amber-elle.comVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (With encouragement, information, and fun for all things Mom!)  https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingparenting, christian, mom, homeschool, marriage, seek wholly living, christa svoboda, protecting your children in public, saftey, concealed carry, predators, awareness, kidnaping 

Have you wondered how to talk with your children about sex?  Or how to create a healthy sexual culture  in your home? Due to the nature of this topic, this will be an episode that you'll want to save to listen to without little ears around.  Time and time again moms have asked for a conversation on this topic, so I did it here with Greta Eskridge.  Greta is a mom who loves to adventure through life with her 4 children.  She loves adventuring so much that she wrote a book about it!  You should all have her book, it is so inspirational, it's called Adventuring Together, and if you don't follow us on Instagram yet, you should do so this week because I'll be giving away a copy of her book there.  I can be found @seekwhollyliving and Greta is @maandpamodern.  Greta speaks all over the nation on the difficult topics of creating a healthy sexual culture in your home and protecting children from  pornography.  What a joy and privilege it is to have this conversation with Greta Eskridge today and I would challenge you, as you listen, to consider what friends you can share this with to support them in their journey of parenting as well.  I'm so glad you're here!Buy Greta's book, Adventuring TogetherYou can also find Greta at www.gretaeskridge.comVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (With encouragement, information, and fun for all things Mom!)  https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living, christa svoboda, mom, wife, Christian mom, Christian wife, homeschool mom, Christian parenting, creating a healthy sexual culture in your home, sex education, wild and free, talk with kids about sex, how to talk with kids about sex, how to teach kids about sex, homeschool mom, homeschool family, adventuring together

Disciplining our children is hard work!  This conversation is with my mom, Connie Burroughs, who poured herself into discipling the hearts of her four children for so many years and has encouraged many moms on this topic of the heart of parental discipline.  Between her four children and my five children, it is incredible to see the many different struggles that can come with training children.  There will be a follow up episode with some specific tools of discipline, but it must begin first with the heart.  We talk about our heart when we are disciplining our children and the ways that we strive to reach the hearts of our children through their training.  Truly, the ultimate purpose of discipline is to lead our children's hearts closer to the Lord, that they may serve Him with their lives.  Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,preparing our hearts for Easter,

Disciplining our children is hard work!  This conversation is with my mom, Connie Burroughs, who poured herself into discipling the hearts of her four children for so many years and has encouraged many moms on this topic of the heart of parental discipline.  Between her four children and my five children, it is incredible to see the many different struggles that can come with training children.  There will be a follow up episode with some specific tools of discipline, but it must begin first with the heart.  We talk about our heart when we are disciplining our children and the ways that we strive to reach the hearts of our children through their training.  Truly, the ultimate purpose of discipline is to lead our children's hearts closer to the Lord, that they may serve Him with their lives.  Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,the heart of parental discipline,discipline,children,discipline children,discipline of children,child discipline,positive discipline,how to discipline your child,how to discipline children,raising children,discipline our children,discipline your children,how the christian worldview makes sense of discipline,how to discipline a child,#what`s the best way to discipline your child,the discipline process,discipline kids,

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What a shame it would be if we were so busy doing all of the "good" things that we missed the great work that God had for us to do.  I'm so glad to have Rachel Comfort Zwayne back with me today to talk about intentionally choosing simplicity.As a homeschooling mom of 5 grown children in Southern California, Rachel has personal experience with the blessings and struggles of maintaining a simple enough life to allow time for prioritizing home, discipleship, extra curricular opportunities, friendships etc. This is the PERFECT time for this conversation as we are moving into the new year as the wives and moms who desire to prioritize the Lord and all He has for our families above all else.  Listen today and share it with a friend!You can find Rachel on Instagram @joyful_mothers or on Facebook at the Joyful Mothers group Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,christmas,reflect and rejoice, new year,

Have you ever considered trying something like this?  I'm so excited to share my personal journey with the 40-Day Sugar Fast with you in this episode as I talk with the author of the book, The 40-Day Sugar Fast, Wendy Speake.  What began as a one time an act of obedience with a few friends has now become a yearly rhythm that I can honestly say I look forward to.  I look forward to it with expectancy, not just for physical health, but even more importantly for spiritual growth.  And this year, all of my children are joining me!  Listen to this entire conversation to learn more, and sign-up to join me!Be sure to sign-up for my e-mail list at www.seekwhollyliving.com so you don't miss out on the free downloadable resources I'm sending out this week for you to use with your children to bring them alongside you in your sugar fast! Order your book, The 40-Day Sugar Fast Sign-Up here for encouragement from Wendy and her team as you fast with us! Go back and listen to ep. 64 with Wendy Speake about Triggers in Motherhood! Join the 40 Day Sugar Fast Group on Facebook for daily encouragement and support in your 40 days.And follow Wendy and the 40 Day Sugar Fast on Instagram.Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,40 day sugar fast

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Merry Christmas!  I can't believe that it is the final week of advent and preparing our hearts for the celebration of Christmas.  At this time of year when there can be so much going on, I've decided to spend this episode with you bathing our hearts and minds in scripture.  It is all too easy to busy ourselves so much that we neglect to still our hearts enough to truly abide in Him.  We have so many voices constantly pouring into us, voices from those around us and in the voices we allow in our own minds, it is more important than ever that we be mindful of taking every thought captive and slowing down our hearts and minds to be filled with His truth.  It is my prayer that this brief time together will leave you so filled with His Word that His joy will be made complete in you and your heart will be overflowing with His joy and love to those around you.As John 15 speaks to us so clearly, may we abide in Him this Christmas week.Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,christmas,abide in him

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Cultivating a love for wonder and beauty is both a responsibility and a gift that we, as mothers, have been entrusted with.  Today we'll be talking about our role in developing our children's pallets for excellence and I'll be sharing a wonderful new resource with you!   As always, I love digging deep into the “why does this even matter” of a topic, so this episode will be an encouragement to moms with boys and girls of all ages!  A friend shared Wildflowers Girls Magazine with me for my oldest daughter and I have loved it as much as she has! It is a magazine to inspire girls to live creatively and is rich with truth and beauty.  Each season brings a new issue and is full of project tutorials, well-crafted stories, missionary biographies, and more.  Meagan Keaton and Sarah Fremont from Wildflowers Girls Magazine are joining me for this fun conversation! You are going to love hearing from these creative and passion driven mamas who have followed the Lord's leading to create something excellent for their daughters and for ours.  Visit their website www.wildflowersgirlsmag.com And follow them @wildflowersgirlsmag  Follow our Instagrams this week for a chance to win a copy of the Christmas issue!Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,birth control,cultivating wonder

I grew up knowing the passage about training up a child in the way he should go and was blessed with a mom who prioritized training us in that way.  Even still, that passage took on a different level of importance and challenge for me when God gave me my own children.  To say I believe something to be true is one thing, but to put that value into practice day in and day out requires a completely different level of commitment!I have invited Abbie Halberstadt to join me for this conversation because she is passionate about fighting against the acceptance of mediocrity in the high calling of motherhood.  Abbie has 10 children between the ages of 2 and 16 years old and has been married for 17 years.  Abbie is the author of "M is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood" .  This book is rich with Biblical truth and will encourage any Christian mom in their motherhood journey. Be watching our Instagram this week for a book giveaway! Follow Abbie on IG @m.is.for.mamaBe encouraged by her blog, misformama.netVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,birth control,train up a child

Reading aloud to your children will bring blessings of lasting relationships that will last far beyond their years at home.   As Christian moms, we seek to be intentional about prioritizing relationships in our home, and using the tool of reading aloud is another extremely useful way to live out this priority of relationship building.In this episode, I will be sharing about various relationships that will be strengthened through time spent in quality literature together.Relationships with you and your children.Relationships between your children.The relationship between your children and the Lord.I will also touch on ways to avoid books that are not excellent quality and ways to protect your children from dangerous books with agendas that you want to guard your children from.Be watching my Instagram this week for a book giveaway!For more on literature:Ep. 55: Family Morning Time, with Cindy RollinsEp. 99: The Voices in Your HeadVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,birth control,reading aloud to your children,

Reading aloud to your children is a gift in all seasons of mothering.  I was so blessed to grow up in a home where reading aloud was prioritized and have carried on that priority in our home.  I recently spoke at a moms group in this topic of reading aloud and am so glad to bring this important episode to you.  How do we fit reading aloud into our schedule?What does it actually look like with multiple children of various ages? Why make it a priority?How do you keep your kids engaged? Listen and be encouraged today! And be watching in my Instagram this week as I share some of our favorite morning read alouds. Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,birth control,reading aloud to your children,

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Parental Warning: This is not a good episode to listen to with your children.  This topic of having a healthy sexual relationship with your husband while in the trenches of motherhood is one that I have had on my list for months.  I was so excited that Zsanae was not only willing to join me for this conversation, but enthusiastic about the importance of this topic for Christian moms in all seasons of motherhood.Zsanae Miller is a mama to 3 children who are 22, 21, and 14 and is a wealth of wisdom on this topic as she has walked through so many seasons of motherhood.  Sexual intimacy with infants, babies, and toddlers is a unique challenge and I'm so glad to openly talk about that here.  Similarly, Zsanae shares beautifully about the unique challenges with growing teens and young adults as well. For more encouragement from Zsanae, find her on instagram @adore.abide.ariseVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,birth control,sexual intimacy in motherhood,

I cannot believe that the holiday season is quickly approaching!  As Christian wives and mothers, we have been given the gift and responsibility of managing our homes in all seasons, so let's not let Thanksgiving and Christmas catch us by surprise. My natural bend is to plan Thanksgiving in November and Christmas after Thanksgiving, so you can imagine my shock when my friend on episode 13, "Preparing Your Home for Christmas" referenced beginning her planning in OCTOBER!  I have brought back a guest who is an expert at planning and is going to help us jump start our planning this year.Kayse Pratt from Anchored Women is uniquely gifted and skilled at helping women plan well and simplify their lives in ways that help them serve the Lord and their families better.   Kayse has so much wisdom to offer us in this episode and with a free holiday planner that she has created for us!  Find Kayse on Instagram @anchoredwomenFind more of her planning resources at www.anchored-women.comVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,birth control,planning your holiday season,

This week's episode is almost a part 2 to our conversation last week about birth control.  I love encouraging you in all areas of living as a Christian mom and empowering you to make the best decisions the Lord leads you to make for your family.  This topic is one I have never heard spoken to specifically from a Biblical worldview and I am so privileged to bring this conversation to you today!We will be diving into so much valuable information about what vasectomies are, what are some of the potential risks to be aware of, and how wives and husbands can discuss this topic well to make the best decision for their family.Given the nature of this topic, I invited a Christian wife and husband to be the guests!  Elizabeth Parsons has been a guest with me once before for episode 63, Dare to be Different, and today she has her husband Noah with her.  Elizabeth has 5 children and I met her through her Instagram platform.  While following her life there, I noticed that she makes many choices to live in ways that are different than culture.  I have seen stark contrasts to cultural norms in the way that she talks intentionally about marriage, mothering, faith, the medical choices they make in their home, the way they choose to educate their family, and more.  Elizabeth comes from a nursing background which makes the differences in their medical choices even more surprising because many of them are not what you would find in traditional western medicine.Follow Elizabeth Parsons on Instagram @purelyparsonsVisit Elizabeth's website www.purelyparsons.comVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,birth control,vasectomies,

Don't laugh that the lady expecting her 6th child is talking about birth control!  While our family has been blessed with many children, birth control has been part of our story over here as well.  My guest this week is a mom who is a registered nurse who began questioning many areas of life that our culture has deemed "normal" and birth control is the topic she will be diving into with me today.  Sadie Gannett is a busy mom to two boys who are 3 and 1 and is passionate about researching sharing true information about health choices with moms so that other families can be making well informed decisions for their own families as well.  We will be touching on so many areas of this topic of birth control!  What are different birth control options, what are they actually doing in my body,  what does this mean for a fertilized egg, what long term health implications does this have for a woman, what if I don't want to get pregnant... this is PACKED with so much information for you! I promise you'll learn something new today.Follow Sadie on Instagram @organic.gannettVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,birth control

The title perfectly defines this episode!  This is the perfect time of year to reset priorities and choose healthier rhythms and habits in our homes.  You are going to love this conversation with Molly DeFrank about detoxing our families from screens.Molly is mom to five children and has lived through the struggle of balancing the use of technology with children, as well as in her own mom life.  You will hear her personal story in this episode as well as the incredible resource that she has created to help parents with this struggle.Join me in this challenge!!!  I'll be sharing about our journey on my Instagram these next couple of weeks and am hoping that you'll decide to join me in this digital detox.  Be watching on our Instagrams this week for a giveaway of Molly's book! Get your own copy of Digital Detox!Visit www.mollydefrank.com for some excellent free resources!Follow Molly on Instagram @mollydefrankVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,digital detox

Date nights and weekend getaways are wonderful blessings, but when was the last time you considered the importance of how you are daily investing in your marriage? My guest for this episode is a wonderful Godly woman, Rachel Zwayne.  She is a mom to 5 children between 15 and 25 years old and a grandma to a 16 month old grandson.  I have been so encouraged by her intentional words that she shares about motherhood and marriage and I am so glad to bring her wisdom to you in this two part episode!Rachel has a heart for encouraging moms in the truth of the Lord as He leads us to serve Him well in our marriages and in our mothering.  I so appreciate how authentically she shares about marriage in this episode and does not shy away from some of the hard truths that I believe many of us need to be hearing.You can follow Rachel for more truth about Biblical motherhood and marriage on Facebook or on Instagram!IG: @joyful_mothersFB: joyfulmothersVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,daily investing in your marriage,

Date nights and weekend getaways are wonderful blessings, but when was the last time you considered the importance of how you are daily investing in your marriage?  My guest for this episode is a wonderful Godly woman, Rachel Zwayne.  She is a mom to 5 children between 15 and 25 years old and a grandma to a 16 month old grandson.  I have been so encouraged by her intentional words that she shares about motherhood and marriage and I am so glad to bring her wisdom to you in this two part episode!Rachel has a heart for encouraging moms in the truth of the Lord as He leads us to serve Him well in our marriages and in our mothering.  I so appreciate how authentically she shares about marriage in this episode and does not shy away from some of the hard truths that I believe many of us need to be hearing.You can follow Rachel for more truth about Biblical motherhood and marriage on Facebook or on Instagram!IG: @joyful_mothersFB: joyfulmothersVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,daily investing in your marriage,

To train up our children to know, love, and serve the Lord, they must have a strong understanding of what they believe and why they believe it.  For us, as the mama bears, to train our children in these truths, we must FIRST know what we believe and why.This is where the Mama Bear movement comes into the picture! Hillary Morgan Ferrer saw this great need for this generation of mothers to be trained well to train up this next generation and she began creating resources to equip moms in these ways.  In today's conversation, Hillary and I will be discussing her first book, Mama Bear Apologetics.If you have already read this book, you will love hearing more of Hillary's heart behind the writing of the book.  The passion in her voice as she speaks to the topics that we, as mama bears, are up against will inspire and encourage you to move forward in this fight with great intentionality.  I don't think I have been quite this fired up since my last episode about fighting for freedom... be ready, my mama bear fighting spirit comes out strong in this one!  For more from Mama Bear Apologetics, visit the website, www.mamabearapologetics.comAnd buy your own copy of the book, Mama Bear Apologetics today! You can follow @mamabearapologetics on IG too!Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,mama bear apologetics,

Did you hear my big news? I'm so excited to finally share in this episode!And… 4 of my greatest gifts are joining me for this special 100th episode! I'm so excited to introduce you to the first four children who I have the privilege of being mama to. Wow, 100 episodes!  To say that this ministry has been a blessing is such an understatement, so you'll have to listen to hear the depth behind that simple phrase. I say it in the podcast, but I'll say it again here.  Thank you for your encouragement in this unique ministry that is so often done from a distance.Thank you for every time you share an episode because you believed it would encourage a friend. Thank you for every time you have shared with me how an episode specifically ministered to you.Thank you for rating the podcast and leaving a review!  (I am SO encouraged by each one.) Thank you for connecting with me on Instagram and “meeting” me from a distance. It is so wonderful to know who the dedicated mamas are who are listening around the world.  What a privilege I count it to partner with you in this ministry of motherhood. “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6 NIVVisit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,100th

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This is the most special episode I have recorded yet!  This week's conversation is with my almost 93 year old Grandmother.  You are going to be so blessed to listen into our conversation about living a life based on the truth of God's Word rather than living by our feelings.  My grandmother grew up in a Christian home and I watched her lean into truths from God's Word during difficulties in her life many times.   You'll be so encouraged as we talk about what it means to live by truth over feelings in all of the different areas of life that make up the day to day life of the Christian mother.  Grab your journal for this one because it is packed full of scripture that you'll want to write down, and get your tissues too!  When memories of God's faithfulness and nearness through His Word come so real that they bring you to tears, they are truly a treasure to be shared.   I'm so glad to introduce you to my dear Grandmother, Virginia Burroughs, today. Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,truth over feelings, part two,

This is the most special episode I have recorded yet!  This week's conversation is with my almost 93 year old Grandmother.  You are going to be so blessed to listen into our conversation about living a life based on the truth of God's Word rather than living by our feelings.  My grandmother grew up in a Christian home and I watched her lean into truths from God's Word during difficulties in her life many times.   You'll be so encouraged as we talk about what it means to live by truth over feelings in all of the different areas of life that make up the day to day life of the Christian mother.  Grab your journal for this one because it is packed full of scripture that you'll want to write down, and get your tissues too!  When memories of God's faithfulness and nearness through His Word come so real that they bring you to tears, they are truly a treasure to be shared.   I'm so glad to introduce you to my dear Grandmother, Virginia Burroughs, today. Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,truth over feelings, part one,

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “self-care”?  Self-Care is a buzzword for moms in today's culture and I am so glad to be re-setting our minds on the truth of God's Word today as we talk about what real self-care should look like for the Christian woman.   I am excited to introduce Margo Martin to you today.  Margo is in the trenches of motherhood with us as a mama of 4 girls between 2 and 9 years old and has been married for 12 years.  She has a beautiful testimony of how the Lord took hold of her life in some areas that felt very out of control and helped lead her to healthier habits.  And now, Margo uses her story to be an encouragement and support to moms and I'm so glad that she is here with us today!Follow Margo on Instagram @thegracefilledlifeFollow our Instagrams this week for a fun giveaway!Go back and listen to Ep.68- Body Image Idolatry as a follow up to this episode.Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,true self care,

We are all called to care for the orphans.  What does that look like in your life?  Have you adopted children into your family? Have you fostered children in your home?  Do you support ministries or families that directly care for orphaned children?  In today's conversation, two moms share their adoption stories.   Sarah Dykema is back with me.  You can follow her on Instagram @purpose_life_homes.  And I'm so glad to welcome Kimberly Gunderson with me here for the first time.  This conversation is rich with stories of international adoption, open adoption, local adoption through the county and so much more.  Most importantly, we get a glimpse into the hearts of the moms who said yes to adoption in their families and how we can join in that mission.  Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living,christa svoboda,christian mom,christian mom vlog,mom,christian mom,christian moms,stay at home mom,christian wife,homeschool,homeschool mom,homeschool family,adoption,the heart of adoption,adoption story,heart of adoption,open adoption,domestic adoption,adoption agencies,gift of adoption,spirit of adoption,private adoption,adoption options,understanding the doctrine of adoption,christian adoption,american adoptions

Parental Warning: This is not an episode to listen to with children.In times with so much turmoil in our nation, this truth gives me such great hope.  God could have chosen you to be a mom and friend at any time, in any place, in all of history, and He chose this time and place with these people, because this is where He is going to use you.  With so much going on in our nation about abortion and women's rights in the midst of a month that was already waving celebrations of sin all around us, we must be prepared to lead our children and our friends in truth. You are going to leave this time challenged, encouraged, and empowered to lead boldly in this time that God has called you to be His disciple! Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollyliving

Ephesians 3:20-21 is giving God glory for the exceedingly abundantly more than we ask or imagine.  I have seen this exceeding abundance to be true in our family's homeschooling journey in more ways than could fit in a 30 minute podcast!  If you already homeschool, have considered homeschooling, or don't think it would ever be for your family but would like a glimpse inside two different homeschool homes, this will be an excellent episode for you. I have invited a friend, Jessi Slater, to join me for this topic because she has also seen this to be true in the life of her family and loves to share their stories of God's unexpected blessings in their homeschooling.  Jessi has been married for 16 years and has 4 sons between the ages of 6 and 12. I have loved following Jessi on her Instagram as she finds such joy in the learning, growing, serving, and daily life of motherhood.   We're not all sunshine and roses in this episode!  The calling to homeschool can be very hard, but very hard can also be very wonderful.   Be following my Instagram this week as I'll be sharing more homeschooling information and encouragement there for you.And follow @Jessi.slater for more motherhood encouragement!Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollyliving

One of my favorite things to do with my children is to spend time together outdoors.  That could be at a park, a sports game, or possibly a big adventure like a hike with friends.  I've invited a friend to join me today who also loves having time with her children in nature and prioritizes and plans for nature adventures well.  Kelly Sipan is back with me today!  Kelly has been married for 12 years and has four children who are 9, 7, and twin 5 year old boys.   If you have not heard her here before, you are going to love gleaning from her wisdom and will be inspired to get outside with your children. Follow Kelly on Instagram @socalnaturekids100 Days of Adventure &  Adventure Together by Greta Eskridge Nature Play at Home book

Medical freedom is such a hot topic right now and it is something that our parents didn't have to fight for or be aware of in the same way that we do in this generation.  Stepping into this area of parenting that we did not see modeled for us can make it feel very overwhelming.  But in the midst of the challenge, being informed in how to fight for medical freedoms is important not only for our children, but also for generations to come as we are paving the way for a future of freedom.   If that feels overwhelming, take heart!  God has chosen YOU to be the mom in this battlefield, and since He has called you, He WILL equip you.I have an expert mom who you are going to love joining me for this episode.  Heather Knapp was a nurse for 13 years, has been married for 12 years, and now has 4 children who she mothers so intentionally while joining this fight for freedom.   Be ready to learn, be encouraged, and be challenged as you join us in this excellent conversation. follow on Instagram @nurses4freedompodcast: Declare TruthVoices4truth.us

The fruit of the spirit is something that we're all so familiar with, and have heard so many times, that we may not take it as seriously as we should as Christian moms.  As we are raising our children to know, love, and serve the Lord, it is important that we train them to have a Biblical understanding of the fruit of the spirit. Christie Thomas is with me today to talk about ways we can train children with a Biblical understanding of the fruit of the spirit.   Christie and I share a passion for children's ministry as we both spent many years directly serving children in the church.  Then, God called us both out of that ministry directly serving children as our own families have grown and has shifted our ministry to serving Christian parents.   Christie helps encourage and equip Christian families through the books that she writes.  The book we will be focusing on today is her book, Fruit Full: 100 Family Experiences for Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit. Follow Christi on Instagram @littleshootsdeeprootswww.fruitofthespiritbook.comWatch our Instagram accounts this week for a giveaway of her book, Fruit Full: 100 Family Experiences for Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit.Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollyliving

What a shame it would be if we missed the greatest gifts of motherhood because of the distractions of our phones.  We have a new challenge in our generation of mothering as we seek to use our phones to serve us and our families well instead of being a constant pull from our most important work.   Whitney Newby has shared ways that she has created some boundaries and habits for their family to use their phones in healthy ways and I know it will be an encouragement to you.   Whitney is a homeschooling mama to 4 children and creates gospel-centered, literature-rich resources for families.   Follow Whitney @brighterdaypress Watch this week for our giveaway of her “Morning Moments for Moms” cards! I'm so excited to begin using them for myself this summer and am looking forward to giving a set to you!  Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollyliving

Summer provides a beautiful opportunity for us to intentionally choose building relationships and making connections with our children.   Whether you're envisioning yourself rolling into June ready for a little time off from the busy hustle and bustle or you're feeling excited about the fun that summer will bring, you're going to love our time today with Greta Eskridge. Greta is a mama to 4 children who she homeschools in Southern California.  She loves going on adventures with her children and will be sharing today about the relational value that comes with the meaningful connections that are made through adventures.    I know that you'll leave this episode encouraged and inspired to connect with your children in new ways this summer. You can find Greta on Instagram @maandpamodernYou can purchase her new book for your children, 100 Days of Adventures hereAnd you'll want to get her book for you, Adventuring Together here Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollyliving

Christian moms must stand for truth.  To do so, we have to be well informed about what the true narrative is when main stream media is full of so many lies, and we need to be directed how we can stand for truth in a meaningful way. Today we will be discussing this topic in the context of the current infanticide bill, AB 2223. I have Alissa Nazar with me for this conversation.  Alissa is a nurse in Southern California where she has many opportunities to stand for truth.  She has been married for 15 years and homeschools her two children.   Alissa was never one to be passionate about current events or politics, but as the areas of life that were once gray become increasingly more black and white, she has been convicted to stand for truth and to share it with others. You'll want to follow Alissa  @thisholisticnurse Watch our Instagrams for a giveaway this week!Some sites we reference:RealImpact.usFamily Research CouncilThe American Councilwww.savecalifornia.com Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollyliving

The second part of my birth stories takes my births from a hospital to home.  I'm so excited to share my homebirth stories with you today.  I have invited Katelyn Fusco to join me again.  Katelyn is the host of the Happy Homebirth podcast and she will be taking the mic as the interviewer for this conversation.  Katelyn is a homebirth mother, a childbirth educator, and an experienced homebirth attendant.  She has interviewed over a hundred moms about homebirths and if you enjoy today you will want to check out her podcast to enjoy more homebirth stories.  She also provides support to moms as they're preparing for birth with her Happy Homebirth Academy.  You can learn more about it at www.myhappyhomebirth.com