Podcasts about gentle biblical responses

Episode Summary: Have you ever fasted from sugar? In this podcast replay, Wendy Speake and I talk about the benefits of a sugar fast. Wendy is the author of The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation. You won't want to miss the insights Wendy shares on breaking free from sugar addiction for lasting spiritual transformation. Some of the benefits may surprise you! Mark your calendar: Wendy is hosting an online 40-day sugar fast beginning 1-2-2024.   Quotables from the Episode: Unfortunately, no sugar fix can fix you. When we stop going from sugar high to sugar high, we turn to the Most High. The goal of fasting is always to lay down that which is temporary and pick up that which is eternal. Let every hunger pain act like church bells calling you to pray. Fasting from anything reminds us of what we want to hunger for. When we run to things to satisfy, they hold us back from His strong hold on us. Trust God to do what he's going to do before he does it. Shout the victory in advance, obey, and watch what God does with your submission. Take out the temptation before tempted. The first step, before fasting, seek first the kingdom of God. He will change our health with a diet, but our life with a fast. Our desire is to find Christ as the only option. When we turn to Him to be our joy and peace, we don't need the sugar. Fasting is about turning away from anything that gets between our relationship with God, and turning back to Him. Sometimes you need to go fast in order to slow down. The power of fasting is stopping and watching God deliver us. Fasting opens the door for the supernatural work of God. Keep in mind, with fasting, this is going to hurt before it feels better. Fasting isn't easy—this is just the brand of your hard in this season. As you seek Him first, He'll transform other areas of your life as well, bringing renewed hope. Scripture References: Psalm 34:8-10 NIV “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. The Lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who see the Lord lack no good thing.” Jonah 2:8 “Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God's love for them.” Matthew 6:33 “These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.” Joel 2:12 “That is why the Lord says, ‘Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.'” Jeremiah 15:16 “Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart.”   Recommended Resources:  The 40-Day Feast: Taste and See the Goodness of God's Word by Wendy Speake The 40-Day Social Media Fast: Exchange Your Online Distraction for Real-Life Devotion By Wendy Speake The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation by Wendy Speake The 40-Day Fast Journal: A Journey to Spiritual Transformation by Wendy Speake Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses by Wendy Speake Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New by Wendy Speake A New Year's Revolution: The 40 Day Sugar Fast It's Time for a Social Media Fast Benefits of Taking a Break from Social Media – Episode 85 The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms   Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader's Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win   Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Wendy Speake: Website / Feast Book / Facebook / Instagram Order  Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube   Guest: Wendy Speake is author and host of The 40-Day Sugar Fast, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, along with the companion resource, The 40-Day Fast Journal. Her newest book, The 40-Day Feast, invites readers to get hungry for God's Word then equips them to taste and see how good it is. Wendy is also co-author of the popular parenting books, Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts.   Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson    

Ever find your feelings constantly triggered by your kids, leading to regrettable anger and hurtful actions? If so, today's episode is a must-listen. Wendy Speake joins us to discuss exchanging angry reactions for gentle Biblical responses.In this episode, you will learn:The importance of relying on God in your parenting journey, rather than trying to do it all on your own strength.Navigating conviction vs. shame and moving past parenting mistakes.What to do when you have no time to connect with GodIdentifying the biggest trigger for moms today.Wendy Speake, author and host of the 40-day sugar fast, 40-day social media fast, and 40-day feast, as well as co-author of "Triggers" and "Parenting Scripts," shares insights through storytelling and Biblical life applications. Triggers BookParenting scripts BookFollow Wendy on InstagramWendyspeake.com  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Next Steps: 1. Watch FREE TRAINING: 5 Steps to Break free from Mom Rage Shame ⬇️2. Learn about Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program ⬇️3. Book a Call if you are want support in overcoming damaging anger patterns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.comContact: hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.comSubmit a Question to be answered on the showLeave me a voice memo with a question/comment“I love this Podcast so much! I don't feel alone anymore!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more Christian mamas, just like you, on their motherhood journey. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

You’re overwhelmed and find yourself defaulting to the same harsh reactions and negative interactions with your kids over and over again. Amber Lia, examines common parenting issues that cause you to explode inappropriately at your children. Moving beyond simple parenting tips about how to change your child’s behavior, Amber offers biblical insight and practical tools to equip and encourage you on the journey away from anger-filled reactions toward gentle, Biblical responses. CLICK HERE to learn more about Gentle ParentingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last few episodes I've shared how I had 3 angry responses to my wife in the same week. I was shocked that I had done this once, much less 3 times in the same week! I was searching Audible for a new book and Audible suggested "Marriage Triggers". What a cool God Wink. So I downloaded the book and asked the author to join us on the podcast! Excited to share my conversation with Amber Lia, author of Marriage Triggers, Parenting Scripts, Food Triggers and Triggers: Exhanging Parents Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. Some highlights from this episode: -"Holy Pauses" -"What are you making an Idol in Your Life?" -H.A.L.T. -"Overwhelm is a choice" -"Is it Worth it?" -"Lovingly tell me something that you would like to see improved." And there is a GREAT CHALLENGE at the end or this one! Check out Amber's Website HERE Join our FREE group The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE Check out my wife's kid's books and journals HERE Looking for Christian Homeschool Resources? Our sponsor, Classical Conversations can help! CLICK HERE to get more info. If you want to help this podcast grow, please Rate and Review us HERE 

Episode Summary:  Most Bible-believers are not Bible-readers. Many Christians believe that the Bible is the Word of God, but never actually read it. Or they may read bits and pieces, one verse or passage at a time but struggle to apply it to their lives. There are so many reasons why this is true, but it is possible to start today. Even if a person has never read a complete chapter for themselves, God's Word is readable and do-able. Join me with Wendy Speake for how to love God's word.   Quotables from the episode: Most Bible-believers are not Bible-readers. There are so many reasons why this is true, but it is possible to start today. Even if a person has never read a complete chapter for themselves, God's Word is readable and do-able. Culture offers up quick fixes that leave us unsatisfied and still hungry for fulfillment. God's word fills us up, but creates a thirst for more of Him. Don't mistake reading God's Word for Studying God's Word. They are not the same. As you begin your quiet time each day, do you come hungry to hear from the Lord? God is not confusing or far off — He is near and abiding. And His Word is living and active… and applicable too! Most of us spend our days shoving food and other fillers into the hurts and holes of our lives. But nothing works to make us whole (or holy) other than our Bibles. Pinpointing what it is we are turning to, in lieu of turning to God in the pages of His Word, can help us to lay that thing down for a short season and turn instead to the only thing that can satisfy and sanctify us! Pinpointing and laying down all of the false-fillers is a lot like laying down false-idols. And once the throne is vacant it is a JOY to invite the rightful King to take His place. I've also become aware that all the scrolling and eating and movie watching and shopping can all fall under the umbrella of consuming… ingesting… gobbling… eating. And I know that the more I ingest things that won't ever satisfy the less I turn to God's Word — the only thing that can! I want to hunger and thirst for God and His righteousness and His Word more than anything else! First and foremost every day! But the other stuff gets in the way. No book has ever been written, nor ever will be, that holds the power to sway a human heart toward the Word of God more than the Bible itself. Pinpoint what it is you turn to when you are worn out or overwhelmed, then lay it down and pick up your Bible. In Matthew 11:28 Jesus extended this invitation, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” When we stop pushing all the stuff into our lives and bring Him back into the center of our lives… he gives us His rest and His joy and a very real sense of His loving nearness! “We are not powerless to change when we hold a Bible in our hands, for that Bible holds the power to change us.” The book will come to an end, but the Word of God never ends. It is the only thing able to satisfy hungry hearts.   Scripture References: Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.  Psalm 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”   Recommended Resources: 7-Day Today is Going to be a Good Day Challenge Help for When You're Feeling Blue (FREE) Webinar New Year Online Hope Prevails Bible Study Wendy will be leading an online community through The 40 Day Feast during Lent 2023, which starts on February 22nd. You can find out more and sign up at wendyspeake.com/feast  The 40-Day Feast: Taste and See the Goodness of God's Word by Wendy Speake  The 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake The 40-Day Social Media Fast by Wendy Speake Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses by Wendy Speake Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide  Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award   Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Wendy Speake: Website / Feast Book / Facebook / Instagram Order  Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube   Guest: Wendy Speake is author and host of The 40-Day Sugar Fast, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, along with the companion resource, The 40-Day Fast Journal. Her newest book, The 40-Day Feast, invites readers to get hungry for God's Word then equips them to taste and see how good it is. Wendy is also co-author of the popular parenting books, Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts.  Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

What a way to end Season 8 and start off 2023!!  Today's conversation with Wendy Speake is such a rich, inviting conversation about how to ingest and digest God's Word. She talks about how she understood salvation at a young age and then how God used different areas of her life to love and lead people. I love how passionate she is about "setting down something temporary and ordinary and feasting on the One who is eternal and extraordinary." The 40 day Sugar fast she leads starts on January 9th, immediately followed by a 40 day Social Media fast, which I think most of us need! Listen to this episode, leave a comment and share with all of your people so we can all start this year focusing on the right person, God. Bio: Wendy Speake is author and host of The 40-Day Sugar Fast, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, along with the companion resource, The 40-Day Fast Journal. Her newest book, The 40-Day Feast, releases January 17, 2023. Wendy is also co-author of the popular parenting books, Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts. As a trained actress and heartfelt Bible teacher, Wendy ministers to women's hearts through storytelling and Biblical life applications. She utilizes drama, poetry, and the study of God's word. During her career in Hollywood, Wendy longed to tell stories that would edify and encourage women. Today she does just that - writing books and speaking to live audiences, always looking for opportunities to move audiences closer to Jesus!  Anchor Verse: Psalm 73: 25-26 Connect with Wendy: Website: WendySpeake.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WendyJSpeake/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_speake/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wendy_Speake You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQzNpckPkPoeeZUqRLDvEg 40 Day Sugar Fast starts January 9th: https://instagram.com/40daysugarfast ****This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!****

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Are you ready to experience a spiritual feast? My guest today, Wendy Speake, is a trained actress, author, Bible teacher, and speaker. She shares how fasting leads to spiritual feasting. It began when she sought what God wanted for her life. Soon Wendy was inviting others to join her on a 40-day sugar fast journey and the response was overwhelming. What she and so many others discovered was how to stop turning to sugar and other things to satisfy, and return to God. We talk about her books The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation, and Triggers: Exhanging Parents' Angry Responses for Gentle Biblical Responses and so much more! I know what Wendy shares will encourage, inspire, and definitely challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Wendy Speake. By the Way... Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network which can be found on the Edifi App! Fierce Calling is one of many Christian podcasts available on the Edifi app. To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app today! Favorite Quotes from How Fasting Leads to Spiritual Feasting "God, what do you want from my life?""It's so much better when God hijacks our plans." --Wendy Speake "for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water." Jeremiah 2:13 (ESV) Also Mentioned in How Fasting Leads to Spiritual Feasting ... Kate Hurley "Return" from the CD "Sing Over Me" which I have and it's amazing! Grace Enough Podcast with Amber Cullum episode #154 Wendy Speake Connect with Wendy! You can connect with Wendy at wendyspeake.com and find out more about the fast at 40daysugarfast.com Wendy Speake More about Wendy ... Wendy Speake Wendy Speake With a background in Hollywood as a trained actress, Wendy Speake ministers to women as a bible teacher by applying the power of drama, poetry and comedy to the study of Scripture and real-life application of biblical truths. She has co-authored two books with Amber Lia titled Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and their latest, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. Wendy is also the co-author (with Kelli Stuart) of Life Creative: Inspiration for Today's Renaissance Mom. Wendy and her husband, Matt, have three sons and reside in southern California. Learn more about Wendy at her website, wendyspeake.com. Connect with Doris! I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has blessed you! Leave me a message on my contact page at dorisswift.com. Scroll down and grab my free resources, and when you do, you will also receive my free monthly newsletter with more encouragement! Love Fierce Calling? By following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts you can help others discover the show too! Do You Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You!

This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Identifying Triggers in Your Marriage." Based on their book "Marriage Triggers," Amber and Guy Lia discuss common, everyday things – from house cleaning and backseat driving to workaholism and lack of intimacy – which can provoke anger and tension in marriage. Our guests explain how couples can identify those 'triggers' and deal with them in a healthy way. Jim Daly's wife, Jean, joins the conversation. Get the book "Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-12-08?refcd=1285404 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/identifying-triggers-in-your-marriage-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In this episode Chris and Johnna tie a bow on their first book club series (Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses) by interviewing one of the co-authors, Amber Lia.  In the interview Amber gets vulnerable by sharing her story of how the idea for the book was born, and reminds us of how one step of obedience towards God can change the entire trajectory of our lives.  Listen in as Amber gives practical and biblical advice for intentional parenting, teamwork in marriage, and insight into her upcoming work.    Find Amber: Website Facebook Marriage Triggers Study Guide  Marriage Triggers book Parenting Triggers book Love GYGYM? Be sure to send us a message! 513-620-4333 OR help us with production at buymeacoffee.com/gygym

In this episode, Joseph and Anu respond to Simi's question. She asks: "I need help. My siblings and I are always at loggerhead. In fact, my immediate brother has left the house to stay with someone else currently. The issue is they believe that I'm too 'Spiri koko' (i.e. hyper-spiritual) and wouldn't let them have their way in doing certain things they feel is normal. Just this evening, there was a quarrel because I asked my second brother not to listen to a particular song because of the dirty lyrics, but he insisted. These acts leave me feeling bad—like I'm a mean and troublesome person. Sometimes I find it very difficult to pray. What can I do?

Parenting alone is frustrating and often causes us to react to our kids in ways we wish we didn't. Amber Lia & Wendy Speake, authors of "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses," help us get to the bottom of our negative parenting habits and teach us how to approach parenting in a positive and proactive way. They also give strategies for handling lying, disrespect, and disobedience, and encouragement for times when you feel like your efforts are failing.  Purchase Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses or check out other books mentioned in this episode Visit amberandwendy.com or join their Facebook Group "Gentle Parenting with Amber and Wendy" Listen to this episode's Guided Scripture Meditation Devotional Check out our Sponsor Faithful Counseling 10% off first month offer Follow Agape Moms on Facebook or Instagram and join the Beloved Collective private Facebook group  

(BC stands for Book Club) Get January's book and read along with us - https://amzn.to/3rUH7Rl Text us for book/topic suggestions or questions! (513) 620-4333 For this month we chose the book Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses written by authors Amber Lia & Wendy Speake. In this episode Chris and Johnna cover chapter two of the book on the topic of Backtalk. The couple covers personal stories, the knee jerk responses and the big takeaways from chapter two. Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it  Review it Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!)  Follow us on social - @growyourselfgrowyourmarriage

Wendy Speake is the author of The 40-Day Sugar Fast and The 40-Day Social Media Fast and is coauthor of Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. She hosts her annual online 40-Day Sugar Fast every January and her 40-Day Social Media Fast every Lent. This episode, Wendy talks about her personal experience of fasting, its purpose in her and her community, and the overall role fasting plays in the Kingdom of God. Wendy answers questions like... What is fasting? Why is it important to God? Fasting is not just in Christian culture; what does fasting require of us as Christ followers unlike non-believers? There are some like myself who rely on social media for their business or ministry. What best practices would you recommend for them to still do the challenge but also take a break? Resources: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/I68Shop?fbclid=IwAR3egQG0mQ2v0k3P7yBjQOQgfq_4d6imJu0s4qTtkFCb_Nk6filTkMuhpb4 (I68Shop: Faith in Motion) https://www.wendyspeake.com/sugar-fast-book (The 40-Day Sugar Fast) and https://www.wendyspeake.com/social-media (The 40-Day Social Media Fast) https://www.amazon.ca/40-Day-Fast-Journal-Spiritual-Transformation/dp/1540901211 (The 40-Day Fast Journal) https://www.amazon.ca/Triggers-Exchanging-Reactions-Biblical-Responses/dp/0692620753 (Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses) Connect with Leah: IG: https://www.instagram.com/leah.rempel/ (@leah.rempel) FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4075541105853974 (Intentional Women of Faith) Dressember: https://dressemberijm-2020.funraise.org/team/dress-to-protest (Team Dress to Protest) Shop:https://www.redbubble.com/people/leahrempel/shop?asc=u ( RedBubble Shop) , https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/I68Shop?fbclid=IwAR3egQG0mQ2v0k3P7yBjQOQgfq_4d6imJu0s4qTtkFCb_Nk6filTkMuhpb4 (I68Shop) (Formerly Lab I:68 Podcast)

(BC stands for Book Club) Get January's book and read along with us - https://amzn.to/3rUH7Rl Text us for book/topic suggestions or questions! (513) 620-4333 For this month we chose the book Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses written by authors Amber Lia & Wendy Speake. We chose this book because we felt like we were growing in many areas by reading, listening and learning, but collectively we weren't growing in our parenting together. So after doing some research, Johnna found Triggers and felt the instant connection to the book.  The authors are both moms who are easy to resonate with in their real life stories of examining the external and internal triggers that set them off into anger in their parenting journey.  In this episode Chris and Johnna cover chapter one of the book on the topic of disobedience and give you all the things they took away. Disobedience  expectations of obedience (Ephesians 6:1) righteous anger  the sinful behaviors that anger causes in us (pg 23 of Triggers) entitled children God wants us to obey because obedience gives birth to blessing (pg 21 of Triggers) God is the God of 70x7 chances, he doesn't whack us upside the head or deal harshly "Iron fists chisel stony hearts, but graceful hands shape responsive hearts." (pg 22/23 of Triggers)   Love GYGYM? Here's five ways you can support us and the show! Subscribe to the show Share it  Review it Buy us a coffee (aka help with production!)  Follow us on social - @growyourselfgrowyourmarriage

Wendy Speake is the author of The 40-Day Sugar Fast and The 40-Day Social Media Fast. She is also the coauthor of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. Wendy hosts her annual online 40-Day Sugar Fast every January and her 4-Day Social Media Fast every Lent. If you are feeling that nudge to either spend a little bit of time detoxing from your phone, or even finally tackling that sugar addiction that has reared its ugly head over the holidays then this is the episode for you!

Today, I welcome Wendy Speake back to the table. This is her third time on the show. She is the co-author of the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, and host of the annual 40 Day Sugar Fast. Her new book, The 40 Day Social Media Fast just came out earlier this month.   We sit down to have a conversation about social media. Now more than ever, we are required to be online more. And if you are anything like me, it is shocking if I step back and see how much I turn to social media as a way to cope with the state of my world. And even though there are many times where I would like to break up with social media, so much of life is online now. Which leaves me to sit in the tension of how do I handle social media when so much of my life is online?    In this conversation, we talk about how to tell if you need a break from social media, how to fast when you have to be online for everything right now, what surprised her after fasting from social media, and how to reenter social media after taking a fast.    Check out bonus content from David Thomas & Sissy Goff from Raising Boys & Girls along with deleted content from today's episode over on Patreon.   Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter   Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram

On today's episode, we have special guests, Amber and Guy Lia. Amber is an author, speaker, producer, and health coach. Guy is an author, speaker, and producer. Together they have 4 boys and love the Lord! Amber and Guy encourage couples in their marriage and families through sharing their own trials and triumphs in their book "Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses."On today's episode "Marriage Triggers and Blended Families, " we talked about, "Marriage Triggers," and the story behind it. Amber and Guy shared its not a book they necessarily wanted to write but God called them to it. Sharing their personal struggles and examining their own relationship helped them be able to encourage other couples in the same position. A few key takeaways from this week's episode are:-How to identify triggers in your marriage?- How to address those triggers?- Setting aside time for important conversations with your spouse.-The difference between righteous and unrighteous anger.- Encouragement from them & more!!To find this podcast, search 'Blended Kingdom Families' wherever you listen! It is available on all major podcast platforms, YouTube, and our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com! While you're there subscribe to never miss an update and stay current on all things BKF! We pray that this blesses you today!!Be blessed in all you do today!! #blendedkingdomfamilies

With the sweeping changes in both society and in our schools, it’s natural for emotions to run high. Today’s guest, author of Triggers, Amber Lia joins Lee to talk about how we can manage both our emotions and those of our children. This conversation is full of practical advice, including distinguishing between the voices of God and our enemy, tips for leaving fear out of our parenting decisions, and strategies for engaging our kids in conversations about what they’re feeling. You won’t want to miss this one!   About our Guest: Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker, and author. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith- and family-friendly TV and film production company based in Los Angeles. Amber is the author of Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. Amber is also the author of the Study Buddy bible study guide series for parents and children. She and Guy have four sons.   Links:  To try the Study Buddy Bible Study Guides free or to buy them: motherofknights.com/studybuddy Learn more about Amber at her website: motherofknights.com   Books: Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses by Amber Lia Parenting Scripts:  When what your saying isn’t working, say something New by Amber Lia and Wendy Speake Study Buddy Bible Study Guides   Show Sponsor:   Operation Christmas Child- www.momsinprayer.org/occ

Today I will be sharing part 2 of my 3 part series on parenting.  Remember, these are not just for parents.  I will be sharing about how the book Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses changed me and how I parent my children. Here is the link to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Triggers-Exchanging-Reactions-Biblical-Responses/dp/0692620753/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1503464673&sr=1-1&keywords=triggers&linkCode=sl1&tag=wendspea0d-20&linkId=4bd7ca1ef7d8de2155ab340b3a6be9b7 Here is the link for Parenting Scripts: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Scripts-Saying-Working-Something/dp/0692972552/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=parenting+scripts&qid=1602548028&s=books&sr=1-1

COVID-19, Election Season, Racial Injustice, Social Unrest, the stress of Quarantine – Many of us are feeling a myriad of emotions that can lead to anger. I've experienced it myself. Check out my video to learn how I manage my anger in these trying times. Resources:Pray Your Rage – Recovering the Lost Art of Lament and Imprecation by Jason Gabouryhttps://www.jasongaboury.com/blog/2020/6/4/pray-your-rage-recovering-the-lost-art-of-lament-and-imprecationThe Foundations of Emotionally Healthy Activism: Prayer by Jonathan Waltonhttps://medium.com/@jonathanwalton_36845/the-foundations-of-emotionally-healthy-activism-prayer-d3aabd852204Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses by by Amber Lia and Wendy Speake https://amzn.to/3bfYJzcThe Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aronhttps://amzn.to/3i3ILuJFollow me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracing_y...Website: https://www.embracingyourvirtue.com/

This podcast is with a past firestarter, Amber Lia. We talk about her new book, Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, which she co-authored with her husband, Guy. We talk about some common problems that couples have within marriage and how we can change our mindsets to fix them. We also how to foster better communication in marriage. A former high school English teacher, Amber is a work-at-home mom of four little boys ranging from 3 to 13. She is the best-selling co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, say Something New. She and her husband Guy own Storehouse Media Group, a faith-friendly and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Los Angeles, CA. Their book, Marriage Triggers, was released in January of 2020. When she's not building sand castles with her boys on the beach, or searching for Nerf darts all over her house, you can find Amber writing to encourage families on her blog at motherofknights.com Check out our show notes  

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Today we have my dear friends, Guy and Amber Lia on the show. I always love getting the chance to talk with them ... normally it's in my living room, but today we did it over the internet! I can't wait for you to listen in and hear about their brand new book, Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. I'm telling you, friends, this book is awesome. It hits all the right spots. We were laughing because the chapters I felt drawn to read were the chapters Amber wrote and the chapters I felt Steve would enjoy were the chapters Guy wrote! So, they get it! They really do. Today you are going to be so blessed as we talk through the importance of marriage, and we learn how to exchange our spouses' angry reactions for gentle biblical responses. That is the heart behind Marriage Triggers — helping couples to approach their triggers in ways that bring healing and growth in their relationship. Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/090  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Guy and Amber Lia! Get ready to be encouraged!

Guy and Amber Lia are joining me on the podcast today for the first time and we’re chatting all things marriage triggers. Listen in friends, I think you’ll be encouraged. Transcribed version of podcast is below. Today’s Scripture Writing Challenge Verse * Psalm 117:1-2 Resources Mentioned in Podcast * Faith That Speaks Marriage Triggers, Exchanging Spouse’s Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. Dual Credit at Home MotherOfKnights.com * Hearts 2 Mom’s Conference All Things Heidi * See all events here * MomStrong International * Sample Bible Study Week and Cursive Copywork.  * To see the Manuscript of the Copywork and the Scripture Writing schedule, sign up at MomStrong International  for a FREE account to gain access! * Bible Study kicks off the first Monday of each month. * Scripture Writing kicks off the first day of every month. * Speaking Requests * Submit your questions to MailBox Monday * Essential Oils * Shop my Amazon Store * My Books: Becoming MomStrong | MomStrong Bible Study | Prayers for the Battlefield | Bible Promises for Moms | Becoming MomStrong Journal Join us at MomStrong International for our newest Bible Study and Scripture Writing! Submit your questions to MailBox Monday. AMBER LIA is a former high school English teacher, Amber is a work-at-home mom of four little boys ranging from 2 to 12. She is the best-selling co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. She and her husband, Guy own Storehouse Media Group, a faith-friendly and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Los Angeles, CA. Their book, Marriage Triggers, will be available in February 2020. When she’s not building sand castles with her boys on the beach, or searching for Nerf darts all over her house, you can find Amber writing to encourage families on her blog MotherOfKnights.com. GUY LIA is a graduate of Pepperdine University, Guy Lia is a former TV, Feature Film, and VFX Development & Production Executive. Guy has worked on such TV shows as Breaking Bad, Rules of Engagement, Damages, and films such as Dante’s Peak and For Love of the Game, and his apartment became the default production office for Napoleon Dynamite! Guy currently runs Storehouse Media Group, a faith and family-friendly TV and Film Production Company alongside his business partner and wife, Amber Lia. Guy currently resides in Los Angeles, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Mom anger is something few of us want to admit, but most of us face.  The behaviors of our children that trigger our anger must be dealt with, but we cannot sin in the process of correcting them.  Today’s guest, Amber Lia, and Lee sit down to discuss confronting and confessing our mommy anger, and steps we must take to be spirit-controlled in our discipline. About our Guests: Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker and author. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith- and family-friendly TV and film production company based in Los Angeles. Amber has co-authored two books with Wendy Speake, Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and their latest, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. Amber is also the author of the Studdy Buddy bible study guide series for parents and children. She and Guy have four young sons. Learn more about Amber at her website, motherofknights.com.   Amber Lia’s website:  www.motherofknights.com www.MomsInPrayer.com

Triggers.  We all have them no matter how much we wish we didn't!  How does the saying go?  To trigger is human, to parent is divine.  Something like that.    Amber Lia, author of "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" and "Marriage Triggers" is with us this week helping us to identify exactly what our triggers are and giving us the tools we need to respond in more loving ways than we initially feel.   We hope you enjoy (rather than feel triggered) by this  episode!

If your marriage has suffered from lack of communication, affection, or care, you may be dealing with deep triggers that cause you to respond to each other in unhealthy ways. Listen in on part 1 of this 2 part episode series with Amber Lia and Guy Lia, authors of the book Marriage Triggers.   Connect with Guy & Amber Lia! MotherOfKnights.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses

Amber reminds us that our legacy can change with different seasons, as well as the surprising twists and turns of life, but one thing remains constant: the more we act like Jesus, the better our legacy will be. We can ask ourselves each morning: "What does the Lord want from me today?" How we treat just one person, in kindness and love, not surrendering to the normal "triggers" that are our natural bent, is how we show the love and grace of Christ on a daily basis.Get this book for yourself and for a friend: Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses Release date 1/28/20http://bit.ly/MarriageTriggersBookPreorderA former high school English teacher, Amber is a work-at-home mom of four little boys ranging from 3 to 13. She is the best-selling co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, say Something New. She and her husband Guy own Storehouse Media Group, a faith-friendly and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Los Angeles, CA. Their book, Marriage Triggers, will be available in February 2020. When she’s not building sandcastles with her boys on the beach, or searching for Nerf darts all over her house, you can find Amber writing to encourage families on her blog at Mother of Knights (www.motherofknights.com).You can find Amber in all these places--Blog:http://www.motherofknights.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MotherOfKnights/Video Resources for Triggers and Parenting Scripts:https://amberandwendy.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/motherofknights/ Crockpot French DipCrockpot Beef Dips!1 eye of round roast1 can of cream of chicken and mushroom soup1 cup of beef brothPlace roast in crockpot and season with salt and pepper as desired.Mix together the soup and broth. Pour over the top.Cook on high in crockpot for 6 hours or low for 8. :::::::::::How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity.Subscribe:Choose one of these popular free listening services, and subscribe there:      

Are you tired of your over-reactions to life's everyday issues?Have you lost hope that your marriage will ever get out of this rut?Maybe you're utterly spent emotionally, totally depleted of reserves, and feel like you'll never be the wife or mama you imagined?As I often say, "Sister, you're not alone. There is hope."This latest episode on the More to Be Podcast reiterates that message for every weary woman, every triggered mama, every disheartened wife. Amber Lia, author of Marriage Triggers with her husband, Guy, and co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, with Wendy Speake, shares such deep biblical wisdom with relevant action steps.You'll be encouraged to pursue God for real and lasting transformation, not only in your relationships but in yourself. Count this as your marching orders, girding you up by the power of the Holy Spirit, to face the most daunting daily struggles with fresh hope and perspective.Scripture FocusEzra 5 - 8Ecclesiastes 7:5-14Continue to GrowMarriage TriggersAmber Lia at MotherofKnights.comGentle Parenting with Amber & WendyParenting TriggersLife Coach Training CourseEncounter God: 52 Scripture Cards R.A.W. Scripture Study MethodEquine-Assisted CoachingBiblical Mentor Training CourseListen & Share EverywhereIf you’ve been blessed by this podcast, then we hope you’ll show your support by sharing it with your friends and family! We would also be so grateful for you to rate and review our podcast wherever you listen in your favorite app.Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, and SpotifyBecome a Sisterhood MemberIf you are blessed by our podcast and ministry, we invite you to become a Sisterhood Member as a way of supporting our podcast and ministry. You’ll gain access to our digital library full of resources that will help you have a fresh encounter with God and His Word. Enter coupon code “Podcast” at checkout to save an additional $20. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've had several guests come on the show, and they all want to talk about decluttering. Some want to declutter our schedules and some want to declutter our kitchen cabinets, but they all say to declutter our lives is to declutter our souls. Today's guest is knowledgeable, funny, charming, and she is an expert at getting rid of clutter. I know I’ll learn a thing or two from her and so will you. Allie Casazza is the host of The Purpose Show - a top-rated podcast - and the creator of online courses that have earned her international attention for her fresh, practical lifestyle strategies for moms. Known as 'The Life Minimalist', she encourages and inspires women to pursue abundant life by creating space for what matters most. Allie and her husband, Brian, live with their four young children in Southern California wine country. Her signature course, Your Uncluttered Home, is available for $100 off (normally $297) for a limited time only. She's running this sale in coordination with her annual free challenge called Declutter Like A Mother. This price will be available through January 15th at midnight PST.  Show Notes: [03:06] Allie serves women and mothers who feel overwhelmed with life and schedule. She loves helping them find routines that are light and bright and serve their lifestyles. [04:02] Allie has four children and lives in Southern California. [04:26] Most people who have something to offer the world find it was born out of going through a really hard time in life. That's what happened to Allie. [04:37] She was depressed and overwhelmed with her role as a mother and wife. [06:10] She was overwhelmed and wasn't happy with the way she was showing up and living her life with her family. [09:14] Allie knew she needed to fix the source, but she was so desperate that she almost went and got medication. [09:35] She decided to get rid of everything that wasn't used or loved. It took a few months to get rid of the clutter, but her health felt different after the first day. [10:48] Having what needs to be and nothing extra enables her to travel and run a business and do all the things that she does. [11:10] Allie teaches online classes. She shared her journey on her blog. People were sharing her great ideas.  [12:05] She wrote an ebook, but realized online courses were a better format. She is good at marketing and loves working from home and helping other women. [14:02] Melissa is a mom who gets overwhelmed easily. She admires Allies organizational skills and entrepreneurial ability. [15:51] It all starts at home. We can only do one thing at a time. The physical act of decluttering and letting go of weight in your physical space will make you feel better.  [18:25] If you have a beautiful room you want to spend time in, you are more likely to pray or meditate or spend time with God. [19:03] Any habit you want to change begins with your environment. Decluttering is a physical act that can make your life better. [20:21] You become a better person by creating spaces that you enjoy. [22:24] Allie just started blogging for herself and now she has a huge following. [28:18] Allie has big plans. Her revenue comes from courses about getting your life together at home. When you trip over a secret and have the audacity to share it money follows. [30:12] Once Allie's business started taking off, minimalism became a trend. She was worried that she wasn't famous or fast enough.  [30:38] Even though, there are multiple teachers in this niche, they do not have Allie's voice and Allie's legacy. [33:12] In Allie's business, she is working on simplifying and only doing things that move the needle forward. [33:49] She wants to show up in a way that brings impact, revenue, and change. She is also coaching, and she has some new courses coming out including a simplifying homeschooling course. [34:47] This season is about taking out the unnecessary and focusing on the goal. [35:04] Allies husband quit his job and is helping out with the business.  [36:22] Allie loves going to fancy dinners. She gets a skinny margarita and a giant burger at her favorite local place.  [37:36] Friendship is having the ability to connect, share, and be together without the burden of expectations. [39:06] Elizabeth Olsen or Anne Hathaway would play her in a movie.  Thanks for joining us on Ordinary People Ordinary Things. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Just like your mother taught you. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page Rise & Radke @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter Autographed Copy of Eat Cake. Be Brave. Eat Cake. Be Brave. 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A flamboyance is a group of 6 flamingos. And our guest this week, Anna Saunders, loves flamingos, and happens to be a part of a family of 6! Anna and her husband Woody, have been fostering for about 3 years now, and have had the privilege of caring for 11 children in that time! Some things we mentioned in our discussion: Something that Anna learned the hard way, is that sometimes kids will enter foster care if their parents are suddenly incarcerated, or hospitalized, and there is no one else to watch them. These kids will be in care for a mere hours, or days. The case worker doesn't know that for certain, and do they do not communicate this with the foster family. This happened with our 2nd placement, who we had for 36 hours. His mom was in the hospital for a moment. And Anna's first placement was 48 hours, and completely devastating because she thought she was going to adopt them, and she never had a chance to say good bye. The age that you must be to legally become a foster parent is 21 The Saunders are licensed through Child Crisis Arizona, a great organization in the Valley! If you are in the East Valley, and have been looking for a Foster Support Group, you can contact Anna about the one she runs at Sun Valley Community Church. The (Good) Word of the Day Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Taken from a devotional called "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" , and this one came from the day on exhaustion. Take care of yourselves mamas (and papas!) And Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms out there! We wanted to give a special shout out to our sweet friends who are celebrating their very first Mother's Days - Briana Lewis, Kathryn Robinson, and Nati Estrada! You women are phenomenal moms and have such beautiful hearts for serving kids in foster care! If you want to connect on Social Media: Jihae Watson on Facebook Chris Watson on Facebook Fostering Voices on Instagram Jihae Watson on Instagram AND we would LOVE it if you would leave us a review on iTunes! This helps others to find our podcast so we can share these voices from the foster care and adoption community with more people!

Amber and Wendy are back for part 2 of this series on mom anger. Recovering angry moms address what happens to our reactions when we feel out of control.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses  Triggers Study Guide Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New  MotherofKnights.com Wendyspeake.com Storehouse Media Group   Study Buddy Devotionals Proverbs Psalms James Find out when more Study Buddys release!

Parenting today has its special set of challenges, but how we react to those challenges is a tale as old as time.  Join me and two other recovering angry moms for a special two part series on learning more gentle responses to foster a loving home environment.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses  Triggers Study Guide Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New  MotherofKnights.com Wendyspeake.com Storehouse Media Group   Study Buddy Devotionals Proverbs Psalms James Find out when more Study Buddys release!

Wendy Speake is co-author of the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses with Amber Lia, and the two have teamed up again for a follow-up book titled, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. Today, she joins Heidi to talk about our need for self-control and how to let God be the LORD of every area of our lives. LINK: https://www.wendyspeake.com/sugar-fast/

Wendy Speake is co-author of the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses with Amber Lia, and the two have teamed up again for a follow-up book titled, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New.  Today, she joins Heidi to talk about our need for self-control and how to let God be the LORD of every area of our lives.  Sugar Fast Info Wendy Speake and Amber Lia co-authored the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses in 2016, followed by the Triggers Study Guide later that year. Most recently the two released their follow-up book, Parenting Scripts. Join their private Facebook group for more encouragement. Or find Wendy at WendySpeake.com, where you can sign up to receive free seasonal GENTLE PARENTING PRINTS. Each winter, spring, summer and fall, you’ll receive a scripture, a lyric to a hymn, and a quote. This fall they’re featuring a quote from Parenting Scripts, Isaiah 40:11, and a line from the hymn, What a Friend We Have in Jesus. You can also follow along on Facebook or Instagram. Join them in their private Facebook group for moms as well. Wendy has been a favorite podcast guest before. Last time we talked about mom anger, because some of our friends had a problem.  Ha!  Just kidding… because we both know WE are guilty! But Wendy has a great resource for anyone who admits it’s an issue.  Part 1 & Part 2 Register to Vote Here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

My guest for The Happy Hour # 196 is Rachel Henry. Rachel is wife to her high school sweetheart, Simon, and they have six beautiful children whom she's home-schooled for the last two years. Rachel and her family reside in Florida where they like to live like they're on vacation every day! Friends, I'm going to get straight to it - today's show is difficult to listen to. It's difficult, but incredibly powerful and full of hope and healing amidst tragedy. A few warnings: in the episode today Rachel talks about the night that her home was broken into and she was raped. I encourage younger ears to have an adult listen first. Also, if you struggle with fear around these topics, have a trusted friend listen first and guide you on if you should listen and/or any parts you should skip. What Rachel has experienced is absolutely horrific. As you listen to her share her story, you will also hear loud and clear the hope she carries, and how God has been with her and her family through their journey. I was floored listening to her describe the trial and how she faced her attackers and told them she forgave them, and how she's prayed for them. In the last part of the show, Rachel talks about her journey of healing and how crucial it was to find the right therapy. Rachel describes the effectiveness of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with traumatic experiences and how it could help others. I am incredibly grateful to Rachel for her vulnerability and sharing her story so that others would be encouraged and have hope. {You can listen to the show HERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Rachel's website: Broken2Brave What Rachel is loving: Fabletics leggings, corkscrew hair spirals, naps! What Rachel is reading: Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses by Amber Lia & Wendy Speake It's not too late -- Join the Happy Hour summer book club! Don't miss the next Happy Hour Live October 5 + 6! Get your tickets here. The Happy Hour Facebook Group If You Only Knew Connect with Rachel Facebook // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Sponsors Patio Shield Mosquito Repeller by Thermacell. use code: Happy Hour for 20% off Butcher Box - Get free bacon! and $20 off first box Third Love - get 15% off

Gentleness grows stronger with practice. It comes with humility. It grows as wisdom and takes root in the heart that values the ones she loves. May God grant us to become gentle in our love, that others may see Him through us. Today, I am speaking with my friend, Amber Lia. She and her friend, Wendy Speak, have written a wonderful book called Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. You will love this podcast and love this book. 

In this episode, we tackle a discussion on "mommy anger" with author Amber Lia, co-author of two books - Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. We discuss gentle parenting with biblical responses, how to reduce power struggles with children, and methods to change the parenting paradigms. Stop repeating daily frustrations by thinking and acting differently with children. These methods not only help us have more harmonious home-lives but help make us better parents and people.  Show notes for episode 214  Consider becoming a Sponsor on Patreon    

My friend Wendy Brunner is back to talk about re-writing your parenting conversations. If you have something you’re saying and it’s not working, say something else! Right? It’s not as hard as it seems, especially with all Wendy’s wisdom here. Join us! Wendy Speake and Amber Lia co-authored the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses in 2016, followed by the Triggers Study Guide later that year. Most recently the two released their follow-up book, Parenting Scripts. Join their private Facebook group for more encouragement. Or find Wendy at WendySpeake.com, where you can sign up to receive free seasonal GENTLE PARENTING PRINTS. Each winter, spring, summer and fall, you’ll receive a scripture, a lyric to a hymn, and a quote. This fall they’re featuring a quote from Parenting Scripts, Isaiah 40:11, and a line from the hymn, What a Friend We Have in Jesus. You can also follow along on Facebook or Instagram. Join them in their private Facebook group for moms as well. Wendy has been a favorite podcast guest before. Last time we talked about mom anger, because some of our friends had a problem.  Ha!  Just kidding… because we both know WE are guilty! But Wendy has a great resource for anyone who admits it’s an issue.  Part 1 & Part 2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Heidi is visiting with Wendy Brunner today about Parenting Scripts, a helpful book that will help you plan ahead and learn to react with more self-control when you’re tempted to blow up. Wendy Speake and Amber Lia co-authored the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses in 2016, followed by the Triggers Study Guide later that year. Most recently the two released their follow-up book, Parenting Scripts. Join their private Facebook group for more encouragement. Or find Wendy at WendySpeake.com, where you can sign up to receive free seasonal GENTLE PARENTING PRINTS. Each winter, spring, summer and fall, you’ll receive a scripture, a lyric to a hymn, and a quote. This fall they’re featuring a quote from Parenting Scripts, Isaiah 40:11, and a line from the hymn, What a Friend We Have in Jesus. You can also follow along on Facebook or Instagram. Join them in their private Facebook group for moms as well. Wendy has been a favorite podcast guest before. Last time we talked about mom anger, because some of our friends had a problem.  Ha!  Just kidding… because we both know WE are guilty! But Wendy has a great resource for anyone who admits it’s an issue.  Part 1 & Part 2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Wendy Speake is co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Life Creative: Inspiration for Today’s renaissance Mom. You can connect with her online at wendyspeake.com or on Instagram  or Find Wendy on Facebook here. More Like This From The Busy Mom Living Righteously in a Culture of Anger – Part 1 & Part 2 The Angry Mom This blog uses affiliate links. A Recommended Resource The Heart of Anger – Anger! Is it ever a problem in your home? Do your children ever speak to you in angry, disrespectful tones? Or do they fight between themselves? Have you ever lost your patience when dealing with an infuriating situation? If you honestly answered “yes” to any of those questions, you could use this book. Of course Christian families experience episodes of frustration and anger. Here’s a book which goes beyond the external manifestations of anger and deals with the internal source: the thoughts and intentions of the heart. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Have you ever been so angry with your kids that you turned into “that” mom? Me too. It’s funny how the sweet children we love from morning until night can also be the ones who see the worst in us. Join me as I talk about the very real issue of mommy anger with my friend, Wendy Speake, and learn how God offers help for the weary mom. Find Wendy on Facebook here. About Wendy: I mother three boys, Homeschooling as we go, and desperately love My Honey. Together we love and disciple, correct and celebrate our quiver full of little men. Do you believe your struggle with anger stems from the wrong behavior you see displayed in your children? The knee-jerk reactions and blow-ups you’re facing are often a result of a bigger set of “triggers.” Some of these are external, like a child’s disobedience, backtalk, or selective hearing, while others are internal, like an overflowing schedule, sleep-deprivation, or perhaps your own painful experiences from childhood. Triggers: Exchanging Parent’s Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses examines common parenting issues that cause us to explode inappropriately at our children. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Like a sleeping giant, anger can sit dormant or relatively calm until we become parents.  Then, suddenly, it can feel like it wakes up and takes over.  If you feel that parenting triggers anger, on any level, this podcast is for you.   My guests for this episode, Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, are the authors of Triggers: Exchanging Parent's Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses.  We discuss common parenting issues that cause us to explode inappropriately at our children. Moving beyond simple parenting tips on how to change your child's behavior, Amber and Wendy offer biblical insight that gets to the deeper internal places of the heart.   From setting reminders on your phone, to coming up with new plans for old patterns, to affirming positive behavior, we discuss practical ways that parents can break the cycle of anger and emerge more patient, kind, grace-filled and effective.  

Welcome to the Simply Joyful PodcastEpisode #010 with Amber   Biblical Solutions for Mommy AngerShow Notes: KristiClover.com/010   Let’s be honest. Mommy anger is a real struggle for so many of us. I didn’t know I was capable of being so frustrated and angry until I had kids. My buttons get pushed, I’m sleep deprived, and exhausted…and the angry comes.    There have been times when I can feel it coming and try to fight it, but I end up snapping at my kids anyway. Other times it sneaks up on me and comes out when I’m not expecting it.    I’m a firm believer in the fact that God uses our kids to refine us. I may not have known that I’d struggle with anger, but God did. He’s not surprised by my sin…not one bit. I will be a work-in-progress until the day He calls me home. He just keeps offering me His grace, forgiveness, and His self control.    I actually wrote about my struggle with anger in my post called Finding Joy When You’re Angry. I hope you’ll check it out. I think you’ll really like the five tips I have in there for finding joy when you feel like getting angry. I’m not a perfect mom, but I am trying to be the best mom I can be. And I’m really trying to learn how to respond in more loving ways when my kids trigger my anger.   Speaking of “triggers,” my guest today is none other than my sweet friend, Amber Lia. Amber is the co-author of the book Triggers: Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. She wrote Triggers along side Wendy Speake as Wendy and I mentioned in Episode #008. Amber is married to her husband Guy, who by the way went to Steve and my alma mater. They’ve been married for ten years and have four boys. She and Guy Guy work as a team in both their work as co-producers (they own a production company called Storehouse Media Group) and in their family life!   Amber and I first met at Bloggers Night Out at the CHEA homeschool convention a couple of years ago. We were both on the panel for the event. (Now I actually organize the event…so come if you are CA in July come on out!)   On a “Simply” & “Joyful” side note…   I asked Amber about what she does to simplify her life and she has a great response! She gives several quick ideas to truly save time. I know you are going to like them!   ** Go to: https://kristiclover.com/freedownload to get a 30 day free trial of Audible — complete with a credit for a free audiobook download. **   In This Episode In this episode, Amber and I are going to get real and share about how mommy anger has affect our lives. Amber has some incredible tips for how to manage mommy anger and where it comes from.  I just know you are going to be so incredibly encouraged in this episode with Amber!   Highlights from This Show… Amber and I talk about her new book, Triggers: Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, which she co-authored with Wendy Speake. This incredible book about mommy anger was compiled from their time working with their online ministry called No More Angry MOB (Moms of Boys).   Mommy anger is a real thing! Amber thought that is was only her "real thing." Then she learned that she wasn't alone.   Triggers chronicles her journey through learning how to turn to God with her anger. It has given hope and has transformed thousands of families.   Many moms get trapped in the cycle of anger and aren't sure what to do.   The book goes over 31 common triggers that parents have. They divide it into external triggers and internal triggers. Amber Lia shares overarching tips and advice for moms who are struggling with anger.   “It takes a childhood to train a child.” -- Amber Lia   “In a practical sense, do not set your expectations too high for yourself or for your kids. Give them a long, long leash to learn whatever it is you’re trying to teach and train them.” -- Amber Lia   It's easy to feel alone in your struggles with anger...because we don't typically broadcast it when we lose it. It doesn't really look good on our Facebook highlight reel. Ha! However, when Wendy and Amber started this No More Angry MOB Facebook group...they had over 1,000 moms join in the first week.   "There's a lot of people out there who have nowhere to turn, because they are embarrassed and don't want to let people know that they get angry -- and that they don't know what to do about it." -- Amber Lia "If we're not letting people know our weaknesses, then we're missing out on a community that can help us grow toward change." -- Amber Lia   “Guilt defeats, but conviction catapults you toward spiritual growth." -- Amber Lia   Amber and I both talk about the importance of helping your child come up with a solution to the whatever problem they are repeatedly having.   “I want to know my kids. I want to know how they think. I want to know what matters to them, what’s important to them. Each of their personalities is different. Getting their input and getting them to take some ownership for these issues is a loving thing to do.” -- Amber Lia   I ask Amber what it’s like working in the entertainment industry as a Christian. She responds by asking for prayer. So, I wanted to ask you to partner with me in praying for the Lia family. Amber and Guy are in the "thick of it" being that they are in the film industry. Having a Christian, conservation company in Hollywood definitely stirs up spiritual attack. So, please be praying for them as they seek to bless others with great quality content. Thanks!   Books Mentioned…(& movie) Triggers: Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses Triggers Study Guide Sewn with Joy by Tricia Goyer. (This is the fiction book I was reading when I wanted to take notes.) Enchanted   Another Great "Tool" to Mention... Temper Tool Kit by Lisa-Jo Baker is incredible. This is a video course that has “a collection of practical strategies, honest stories, and Biblical resources from one mom to another to help you take control of your temper BEFORE you lose it.” Sounds great, right. Check it our HERE.   Scripture Mentioned... "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." — Proverbs 15:1   Another Great "Tool" to Mention... Temper Tool Kit by Lisa-Jo Baker is incredible. This is a video course that has “a collection of practical strategies, honest stories, and Biblical resources from one mom to another to help you take control of your temper BEFORE you lose it.” Sounds great, right. Check it our HERE.     Please Note... Every podcast episode will have all the highlights and links from each episode (just like this) on my website. So, come on over to the blog to find the show notes. Be sure to grab your FREE copy of my book, Sanity Savers for Moms, by joining our Simply Joyful community. It's a great way to keep in touch...and get subscriber only freebies like my book. Click HERE to get the book and join! Make sure you head over to listen to my other interviews HERE! I know you will love these episodes!   Help Get the Word Out... My prayer is that this podcast would be a blessing to all who hear it. If you enjoy this podcast, it would be such a blessing to have you "Subscribe" to this podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave me a rating and review. This helps the podcast to rank in iTunes and be more "visible" for people searching for new podcasts to listen to. If you wanted to share this episode with friends or on social media, I've created several great images that are share-worthy. Thanks!   *My "Thank You" for Your Rating & Review on iTunes or Stitcher* If you do subscribe, rate, & review this podcast in iTunes or Stitcher, I'd love to thank you by giving you $5 off at my store! Just leave the review and email me, and I'll send you a coupon code to access the coloring book! (See show notes for details) Thank you so much for helping us get the word out about the Simply Joyful Podcast!   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode.   Live Simply. Be Joyful.   Connect Online: My Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube Pinterest Twitter   Connect with Amber... Girly-girl to the core, Amber finds a lot of humor in the fact that she has a “TESTOSTER-HOME” of four active males…and one new little one! She and her husband Guy work as a team in both their work as co-producers (they own a production company called Storehouse Media Group) and in their family life!  They’ve been married ten years and have four great gifts in their four great sons who they are raising to be knights. Amber blogs at Mother of Knights. She also has her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Educational Administration and used to work as a high school English teacher.

Welcome to the Simply Joyful Podcast Episode #008 with Wendy Speake   Life Creative Starts at Home!   Show Notes: KristiClover.com/008   When we become moms it often feels like we lose part of our creative selves. The things we used to enjoy doing become memories. It's easy to start viewing motherhood as a choice that voids all the other things we thought we'd do in life. However, God can use motherhood to refine our gifts and talents and use them right where we are -- at home. Now, by "at home" I'm not just talking to stay-at-home moms. I'm talking to all moms.   God did not make a mistake when He gave you all your incredible creativity and unique gifting. You can still use them. Sometimes it just looks a bit different than we first thought it would look.   On a “Simply” & “Joyful” side note… This whole podcast talks about how to find joy using the creativity that God gives us. Our conversation was so rich and filled with goodness, tips for finding more joy, and how to simplify our big dreams and use our gifting right where God has us -- that we never got to an "official" Simply Joyful moment at the end. So, don't miss this whole episode! It's all in there!   In This Episode In this episode Wendy and I talk about the dreams moms have and how we often feel hindered and burdened with motherhood. We hope you will be encouraged to explore the dreams, talents, and gifts that God has given you -- even while being a mom! I know you are going to be blown away by this encouraging episode with Wendy!   Highlights from This Show… ...(I know I mentioned cake pictures. I'm looking for them. I'll get them on here in a few hours. Sorry for the delay.) Wendy mentions her book Life Creative: Inspiration for Today’s Renaissance Mom, while explaining what a “Renaissance Mom” is.   “I write about about parenting, and I find that it’s still tapping into the same skills of storytelling, but it’s all with the purpose of pointing women to Jesus.” -- Wendy Speake   “God did a good job when He gave you all those other passions and all those other abilities. And so I’m encouraging you to find a way, find a time, find a tribe, find a group of women that can cheer you on in those things that you used to love before you became a mom.” -- Wendy Speake   Wendy shares about her friend, Kristen Schell who used a turquoise table to begin practicing hospitality when she was a mom.   Wendy talks about how the Great Commision starts at home with your kids and that you can use your talents and dreams during your season of motherhood to share God’s love with not only your kids, but with others...even when feeling "Confined, yet unhindered.”   “The dream come true of motherhood intersects every other dream.” — Wendy Speake   “This is the way God planned it, whether it’s jotting down the dreams in your notebook, or pulling out your sewing machine again, or working to invent new recipes, taking pictures, or pulling out the pottery wheel -- or whatever it is, when you’re a mom, all the other dreams start at home, too. It starts here. But it can start." — Wendy Speake   “God made us in His creative image for a reason. And one of those main reasons is because there’s gospel power in creativity. There are so many ways to get creative while 'confined' at home.” — Wendy Speake   “That Great Commission call actually starts at home. The Scripture says first in Jerusalem, and then in Judea and Samaria, and from there, out into the world (Acts 1:8). And Jerusalem is the home for the early church, and then Judea and Samaria are the neighborhoods … and then from there, out into the world.” — Wendy Speake   “It is God’s power that can flow out of our homes.” — Wendy Speake    “I might not want to be auditioning for movies, I might not be throwing extravagant dinner parties, but this is creative me, doing something to show someone they’re loved by God.” — Wendy Speake   “God sometimes uses motherhood to refine us and to show us how else we can be using those gifts to bless others and I think that is something we can get so shortsighted on when we start focusing on what we 'think' God’s plan is.” — Kristi Clover   Wendy answers Kristi’s question on what encouragement she has for moms who don’t know how to guard against the feelings and emotions that make them feel hindered and burdened: talk to your husband, let him know how you’re feeling during a time when communication is devoid of conflict and have some husband-and-wife teamwork for the next project you plan on doing.   Kristi talks about how she was inspired hearing about Joanna Gaines's story in her new book The Magnolia Story.   Wendy’s advice for moms who want to find balance is to redefine “balance.” She uses a life guard analogy to illustrate we need to surround our selves with people who encourage us to go out a little deeper...and sometimes remind us that we need to swim a little closer to shore.   “Balance is looking at the broad picture. If you can take a broader look at your life … then you won’t be so tempted to feel like you’re failing at balance.” — Wendy Speake   “Abundant life is yours for the taking and I really do believe that it starts with embracing where we are today and then inviting God to just inspire us how to live that joyful, abundant life -- and it doesn’t have to be complicated!” — Wendy Speake     Books Mentioned…   Life Creative Triggers Created for Work The Magnolia Story   Scripture Mentioned...   "You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." -- Acts 1:8 (ESV) "He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance." -- Acts 28:30-31     Please Note... Every podcast episode will have all the highlights and links from each episode (just like this) on my website. So, come on over to the blog to find the show notes. Be sure to grab your FREE copy of my book, Sanity Savers for Moms, by joining our Simply Joyful community. It's a great way to keep in touch...and get subscriber only freebies like my book. Click HERE to get the book and join! Make sure you head over to listen to my other interviews HERE! I know you will love these episodes!     Help Get the Word Out... My prayer is that this podcast would be a blessing to all who hear it. If you enjoy this podcast, it would be such a blessing to have you "Subscribe" to this podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave me a rating and review. This helps the podcast to rank in iTunes and be more "visible" for people searching for new podcasts to listen to. If you wanted to share this episode with friends or on social media, I've created several great images that are share-worthy. Thanks!   *My "Thank You" for Your Rating & Review on iTunes or Stitcher*   If you do subscribe, rate, & review this podcast in iTunes or Stitcher, I'd love to thank you by giving you my new Sanity Savers for Moms Coloring Book for FREE! Just leave the review and email me, and I'll send you a coupon code to access the coloring book! (See show notes for details)   Thank you so much for helping us get the word out about the Simply Joyful Podcast!   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode.   Live Simply. Be Joyful.   Connect Online: My Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube Pinterest Twitter     Connect with Wendy... As a trained actress and heartfelt Bible teacher, Wendy ministers to women’s hearts through storytelling and Biblical life applications. She utilizes drama, comedy, poetry, and the study of God’s Word. During her career in Hollywood, Wendy longed to tell stories that would edify and encourage women. Today, she does just that — writing books and performing dramatic Bible studies that move audiences closer to Jesus! Wendy is co-author of the popular parenting book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Life Creative: Inspiration for Today’s Renaissance Mom. Wendy residing in Southern California with her husband and their 3 ruddy boys. You can check out Wendy's books HERE on Amazon! You can find Wendy on her website at www.wendyspeake.com.