Podcast appearances and mentions of Cynthia L Simmons

Do family traditions benefit our kids? Examine the effects of family traditions with our special guest, Cynthia L. Simmons. Cynthia is an accomplished author, speaker, coach, and radio show host who passionately celebrates women's history and offers spiritual insights through her podcast, Heart of the Matter Radio, and historical videos. In this episode, Cynthia shares her wisdom on how family traditions serve as anchors, providing children with a sense of belonging, security, and joy. We'll explore both old, generational customs and newly formed family rituals, discussing their significance, how to start them, and ways to adapt them through different life stages and challenges. Cynthia offers invaluable advice for making traditions a meaningful part of family life, from food and holiday gatherings to faith-centered practices and dealing with difficult family members. Whether you're looking to establish new traditions or honor old ones, this episode is packed with insights to help your family flourish.  Highlights from the Episode:

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In this episode, hostess, Cynthia L Simmons, shared a short but fascinating snippet of history you might not know.  What if you got thirsty and had no refrigerator and no grocery store? Join us in this interesting blog.

In this podcast episode,  hostess Cynthia L Simmons discussed the connection of red lipstick, World War 2, and patriotism. She explored how American women expressed their femininity and kept their spirits up during a pivotal time in history. Drawing parallels to the idea of love, Cynthia also discussed the idea of agape love as we launch into the month of February.  Join us as we dive into history and consider how to improve the present.

The host of the Heart of the Matter Podcast, Cynthia L. Simmons, at the Summer 2023 Christian Product Expo in Lexington, KY, discussed the concept of her novel for middle-grade children, called, A Penny Saved, which illustrates how children can learn to work together, even though their backgrounds are different. You can find her online at clsimmons.com.

The host of the Heart of the Matter Podcast, Cynthia L. Simmons, at the Summer 2023 Christian Product Expo in Lexington, KY, discussed the concept of her novel for middle-grade children, called, A Penny Saved, which illustrates how children can learn to work together, even though their backgrounds are different. You can find her online at clsimmons.com.

Our children tend to misbehave in uncomfortable situations, like the grocery store. What are the best ways to handle a wayward child? My guest this week was Linda Goldfarb who is an author and coach. She gave great tactics for staying engaged rather than coming unglued.   You might want to check out her podcast or her Facebook group on parenting. You can also access Cynthia L Simmons' tips on creating a peaceful home here.  

From Faith Radio/Meeting House Media Central at the Fall 2021 Christian Product Expo in St. Charles, MO,  Cynthia L. Simmons discussed her novel, Reflecting Gold: A Novel of the Civil War, and explored how the book and the series in which it is included present Christian principles relative to money.  You can find her online at clsimmons.com.

Our Guest Today: Cynthia L. Simmons Award-winning author, speaker and historian Cynthia L. Simmons  Author of the Gold Series:    Valuing Gold, Pursuing Gold, Pursuing Gold Curriculum Author of Women Who Overcame    Women Who Overcame Bible Study President of Christian Authors Guild Advanced Writer and Speaker Association AWSA Certified Media Coach Heart of the Matter Radio Host Christian Authors Network  Your Host as Always:            Dawn Scott Damon is a pastor, speaker, podcast host, Freedom Coach, and award-winning author. An ordained minister with the Wesleyan Church and Lead Pastor of the multi-cultural Tribes Church in Rockford, MI. Dawn and her husband Paul are committed to reaching people for Jesus while sharing the beauty of God's Mosaic.  Dawn is a favorite keynote conference speaker and an engaging communicator who inspires her audience to maximize their God-given purpose and potential in Christ. Dreams are ignited as Dawn uses sound biblical teaching, personal stories, and humor to awaken gifts and callings found in everyone. Dawn, also known as “Your Freedom Coach” is the podcast host of the FreedomGirl Sisterhood podcast, and serves as an authority on sexual abuse and trauma, and a regularly featured contributor to Salem Radio's Life!Line with Craig Roberts San Francisco drive time talk show, featured in the nation's 4th largest radio market. Dawn and Paul Damon, have a full family of 3 married children, 2 single sons, and 11 grandchildren.   Dawn's Latest Book The Freedom Challenge: 60 days to Untie the Cords that Bind You The Freedom Challenge is about ridding your mind and soul of toxic, negative, and destructive thoughts that keep you captive and create destructive behavior. By 60 days in daily immersion of truth—God's Word, your mind will begin to find freedom from the harmful internal narration and instead begin to speak nourishing, inspiring, and motivating truths. You'll find freedom and powerful life changes as you your mind is freed from thought-toxins. http://www.Amazon.com/author/dawnscottdamon (www.Amazon.com/author/dawnscottdamon) http://www.dawnscottdamon.com (www.dawnscottdamon.com) http://www.freedomgirlsisterhood.com (www.freedomgirlsisterhood.com) https://www.facebook.com/freedomgirlsisterhood (https://www.facebook.com/freedomgirlsisterhood) https://ariseesther.captivate.fm/ (https://ariseesther.captivate.fm/) https://twitter.com/DawnScottDamon (https://twitter.com/DawnScottDamon) https://www.instagram.com/dawn_damon/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/dawn_damon/?hl=en) BOOKS Dawn has written 5 books and can be found on Dawnscottdamon.com and amazon.com/author/dawnscottdamon www.Amazon.com/author/dawnscottdamon When A Woman You Love was Abused: A Husband's Guide to Helping HIs Wife Overcome Childhood Molestation When the Woman Abused Was You: A Complete Guide to Thriving After Sexual Trauma Telling: A Guide to Finding Healing by Telling Your Abuse Story  The Freedom Challenge: 60 Days to Untie The Cords That Bind You  

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Cynthia L. Simmons is the mother of five and past president of Christian Authors Guild. She produces and hosts Heart of the Matter Radio each week to encourage women who seek the elegance of God's wisdom. A certified writing and media coach, Simmons has conducted writing workshops, led a writing conference for six years, and offers “Cynthia Chat” videos for young moms. In 2008 she was nominated for Georgia Author of the Year and speaks at events nationwide. "Cyndi" is fond of history and writes both historical fiction and nonfiction. Her novel, Pursuing Gold, shares how women can live through hard times by following God. She writes for Leading Hearts Magazine and Old School House Magazine. Combining history and Scripture, she ministers to women of all ages, but has a special place in her heart for young mothers and home school mothers. Website: https://clsimmons.com/ Facebook: @heartofthematterradio Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @cynthialsimmons Background theme music: “Miles to Go” by artist: Jay Man Youtube link: http://OurMusicBox.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Heart of the Matter Radio's Thinking Deeper broadcast, Cynthia L. Simmons invites Katy Kauffman to provide us with a guide on how to understanding false guilt vs real guilt.

Jennifer Kennedy Dean Helps Us Become Synced by Cynthia L. Simmons

Angela Breidenbach's guest is Cynthia L. Simmons sharing a little known historical love story featured in her book, Pursuing Gold, set in the Civil War era. An interesting element is the true love story are secondary characters from the real McCallie family. Here's a link to more information about them and some photos. (We'd share those, but we don't have permission.) A Chattanooga native, Cynthia L Simmons and her husband have five children and reside in Atlanta. A Bible teacher and former homeschool mother, she writes a column for Leading Hearts Magazine. She conducts writing workshops, served as past president of Christian Authors Guild & directs Atlanta Christian Writing Conference. “Cyndi” is fond of history and offers younger ladies the elegance of God’s wisdom. She hosts Heart of the Matter Radio and co-founded Homeschool Answers. Her author website is www.clsimmons.com. About the book we mentioned today:Pursuing Gold by Cynthia L. Simmons — With his father dead and his business partner incapacitated, Peter Chandler inherits the leadership of a bank in economic crisis. With only a newly-minted college degree and little experience, Peter joins his partner’s daughter, Mary Beth Roper, in a struggle to keep C&R Bank afloat while the Civil War rages around Chattanooga. Political pressure for unsecured loans of gold to the government stirs up trouble as tempers and prices rise. Their problems multiply when Mary Beth discovers counterfeit money with Peter’s forged signature. Can they find the forger before the bank fails? The two friends must pursue gold on behalf of their business, as they learn to pursue their heavenly Father to find hope and peace. Find your copy here Pursuing Gold