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In today's episode, we're diving into a powerful and necessary conversation with author Greta Eskridge about helping our kids develop sexual integrity—not just avoiding pornography or sheltering them from the world, but equipping them to walk in truth and confidence in a culture that normalizes oversexualization and desensitization.Greta shares practical wisdom and encouragement for parents who feel unsure, awkward, or overwhelmed when it comes to having conversations about sex and sexuality. We talk about:The heart behind this issue and what parents really need to understandHow to approach sex talks with honesty and grace (without the awkwardness!)What to do if a child (or a parent) is struggling with p*rnographyHow to lead with truth, love, and hope in every conversationIf you've ever wondered how to navigate these conversations in a faith-filled, practical way, this episode is for you!To connect with Greta, head over to https://www.gretaeskridge.com or @maandpamodern on IG!Get Greta's book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: https://amzn.to/4kxdcdc Support for moms: https://hopefulmom.net/ Support for wives: https://puredesire.org Accountability Software & Resources: https://www.covenanteyes.com THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR, Daisy Creative Co. — make growing your brand or business FUN! https://daisycreative.co SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: www.thehannahhughes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes
Today we're joined by author Greta Eskridge, who shines a light on how to approach a dark topic with our kids: pornography. The stats tell us it's not a matter of if our kids will be exposed to porn, but when. Luckily equipping our kids doesn't have to be as scary as we think. Greta shares practical language for age-appropriate, hope-filled conversations and makes a strong case for moms to lead the way. We hope this episode gives you the confidence to talk with your kids about porn so they can stay safe in our digital world and also grow into sexually whole adults. This show is brought to you ad-free by our generous Substack community. If you'd like to support the work we do for as little as $3/month, head to coffeeandcrumbs.substack.com to join us (and get bonus episodes!). For show notes, go to coffeeandcrumbs.net/podcast. For more on how technology is affecting our kids, listen to our bonus episode Kids + Tech (Our Version). For more encouragement in your motherhood journey, check out the stories at Coffee + Crumbs.
Welcome to Episode 128 of the Restoration Home Podcast. Greta Eskridge joins Jennifer to talk about her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. This is a heavy topic, but one that must be discussed, especially as more and more often we learn that addiction stems from a lack of attunement and attachment in young children, which manifests as addiction in our teens and adults. So the process of teaching our children about so pervasive an addiction and giving them a strong sense of compassion, curiosity, and comfort as they face the ever increasing stresses of life must start when they are young. Greta and Jennifer bring so much honesty, vulnerability, and experience to this conversation. They address the extremes of of shame or the positions that say porn, or any other comfort strategy that abridges our pursuit of God or acquisition of comfort in a healthy way, is acceptable. Heads Up: The conversation in this episode is between two moms, and its content is not designed for young listeners. There was an audio issue, and the content was too good to miss, but was apologise for any annoyance. Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. In this episode– How to talk about addictions Addictions are not a lack of self-control The role loneliness and a need for comfort play in our addictions Tuning out is a place for lies, addictions, and broken patterns to proliferate Greta Eskridge It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn The Greta Eskridge Podcast You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Greta here- Greta's website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
It's time to talk to your kids about porn. It's a hard conversation but an important one to have. In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Greta Eskridge about her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity. It's never too early and it's never too late to talk to your kids about sexual integrity, the dangers of pornography, and how to navigate our "pornified culture." Greta shares conversation starters to use with teens and tips for gently introducing this conversation with your little ones. You don't want to miss this episode. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put Greta's new book in your Amazon cart, and then join Greta and Carrie for this helpful conversation. Support the showPurchase Homeschooling High School: A Handbook for Christian Education.Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably. Join The Coffee House, Coffee With Carrie Premium Membership. Join Today! Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter and blog at https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.Amazon Prime! Use this LINK. Check out Carrie's homeschool recommendations & help support the show at the same time. Instacart! Use this LINK. Save time and money on your grocery bill and meal prep!
A Conversation on Pornography, Parenting, and Opportunity with Greta EskridgeDuring this episode, we remember that important conversations about pornography and other explicit subjects are not optional. They're necessary.PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 NLT8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.MEET GRETA ESKRIDGEGreta Eskridge is a writer, speaker, and homeschool mom. She loves connecting with fellow parents through speaking engagements around the country. It is her hope to help parents create connections with their kids in this disconnected world. She is passionate about protecting kids from the dangers of pornography and often writes and speaks on this topic.Her hope is that her words, whether written or spoken, will be an encouragement to you to live your life like the beautiful adventure it is, to truly connect with people around you, and to do small things with great love!RESOURCESIt's Time To Talk To Your Kids About PornConnect with Greta on IGGrab Liv's Sincere Bible Study ResourceConnect with Me on IGJoin the YouVersion Reading Plan for Selah HereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel
Greta is a second-generation homeschool mom of 4 who was lead to write this book as a response to not only today's culture, but, her husband's confession and journey out of a porn addiction and how that impacted their family. This book equips parents to have age-appropriate, honest, and hope-filled conversations about porn with their kids of any age. She helps navigate the tough conversations and dealing with porn issues for children of all ages by creating a safe space and loving, open relationships within the family. Resources for people who are struggling with the impact of porn in their life: *For a wife who is dealing with a partner or spouse who is walking though porn use or addiction, I recommend this book https://a.co/d/aRgDVEj and this organization https://fightforloveministries.org/ for help. *For anyone looking for help with recovery, I highly recommend this ministry https://puredesire.org/ They are especially helpful with men who are struggling and wives who are dealing with betrayal trauma. *For women who are dealing with porn use and addiction, I recommend this book https://a.co/d/bKTnjjm *For parents whose kids have been exposed to pornography or are using pornography, I recommend my book https://a.co/d/3MyDLl1
One of the biggest FAQs I receive weekly is how to tackle tough sexuality topics with our kids–one of the chief of which is pornography. Parents feel ill-equipped to handle this in an age-appropriate way. And yet, the world is more than eager to fill in the gaps and give our children images and words that aren't appropriate for any age. In this episode, we tackle practical ways to equip parents with the tools they need to confidently address issues like what to do when being shown explicit images on a phone by a friend or family member, how to react when taunted by peers about sexual purity, and so much more. Be encouraged you are not alone in this fight and that your voice and guidance are crucial to helping your kids successfully navigate the murky waters of sexual temptation.Guest Info:Greta Eskridge - MaAndPaModernOrder Her Book Now: It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn (Available Wherever Books Are Sold)Visit Her Website: Gretaeskridge.comSponsor Info:Summit MinistriesFind Out More About Summit Here!Use This Link For $400 Off Summit Registration (Before March 31st)Voetberg Music AcademyCheck Out Voetberg Music Academy HereCode: misformama20Bible References:1 Peter 3:15Genesis 50:20Genesis 1:28Daniel 1:12-16Proverbs 24:11Genesis 39:7-20Galatians 5:22-23James 1:5Matthew 5:28Psalm 139:24Psalm 119:57Philippians 4:10-11John 10:10John 1:7Ephesians 6:13-17Links:The Gentleness ChallengePenny Reward SystemPaint & ProseM Is for MamaPenny Reward System
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Ginny Yurich welcomes back her dear friend Greta Eskridge for a critical discussion on protecting children from the pervasive reach of porn. Greta shares her own family's journey, the hard-earned wisdom she's gained from years of research, and the urgent need for parents to step into these conversations with courage. From shocking statistics to practical scripts, this episode equips parents with the tools to safeguard their kids' innocence and prepare them for a world where exposure is almost inevitable. We tackle why the industry is working so hard to normalize porn, the lifelong impact of early exposure, and how we can build a compelling offline life for our kids. Greta's new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, is more than a resource—it's a battle cry for parents to rise up and fight for the next generation. This is not an easy conversation, but it's one we must have. Don't miss it. ** Get your copy of It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's guest is Californian author and mum of four Great Eskridge. After dealing with her husband’s porn addiction, Greta wanted to have better conversations about pornography with her kids. Her book 'It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn' makes those conversation easier and provides a framework for healthy sexual relationships. This conversation is an unfiltered one about what motivates the consumption of pornographic material, how it affects intimate relationships off screen, enjoying sex without shame and how to talk to your kids about porn without stigmatizing sex. There is reference to sexual violence and abuse, if that’s something that’s affected you call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pornography exposure and addiction are difficult topics, but they are increasingly relevant for families navigating the digital age. As parents, we want to protect our children while fostering open, grace-filled conversations that equip them for the challenges they may face. Whether you're concerned about your child's exposure to pornography, struggling with a spouse's addiction, or dealing with your own battle, you are not alone. In this post, we'll explore practical steps for responding with compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and finding hope in the midst of struggle. Keep reading for tips and strategies you can apply today.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/its-time-to-talk-to-your-kids-greta-eskridge/Get Greta's book here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology/list/15F75F9Q852KF?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_dWhile you're here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I'll send you my Abolition of Man webinar for FREE! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tFREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.
"It was clear to me that parents, especially moms, weren't opposed to talking to their kids about p*rn*graphy. Or listening to me talk about it. But they wanted guidance, resources, help and hope. They wanted someone on their team. I was ready to step up and be that person." -- Greta Eskridge This episode is tough but absolutely essential listening for parents of kids of all ages. The unfortunate reality is that our kids will be exposed to horrible things that we don't want them to see and we need to know what to do. Author, speaking, podcaster and mom Greta Eskridge wants you to be prepared BEFORE it happens so you'll know how to react and what to say when confronted by this inevitable topic. Her newest book is called It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity, out now from Nelson Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, March 4, 2025. This must-have book equips parents to have age-appropriate, honest and hope-filled conversations about pornography with kids of any age so that they can help their children develop lifelong sexual integrity. In this book, Eskridge helps parents to navigate those tough conversations and connect with their children to create a safe space for conversation while tackling the toughest topics with confidence. About the Author: Greta Eskridge is a second-generation homeschooling mom to four and wife of twenty-six years to Aaron. She is passionate about creating connection, preserving childhood and chasing adventure. Along with loving nature, books and coffee, Greta is the host of the popular Greta Eskridge Podcast, the author of Adventuring Together and 100 Days of Adventure, and she travels the country as a speaker, encouraging families to create connection in a disconnected world. Eskridge lives in sunny southern California with her artist husband, Aaron, and their four kids – one young adult and three teens Find Greta on her website: https://www.gretaeskridge.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maandpamodern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maandpamodern/ Full disclosure: I was provided a copy of the book for review. Please listen and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com For additional blog posts, check out our blog page here. For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: @MarijoTinlin Find us on social media here: Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler X/twitter at @TeachingToddler Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #education
In this episode of Reading With Your Kids we dove into a much heavier topic than usual - talking to our kids about online adult content. I know, not the most fun conversation, but Greta Eskridge, the author of "It's Time to Talk to Our Kids About P*rn," really drove home why it's so crucial that we don't shy away from this. The reality is, kids are getting exposed to hardcore, violent content at shockingly young ages, often completely by accident. And that can have some really messed up effects on their brains and development. Greta gave some great tips on how to approach this with our kids - keeping it simple, making sure they know they can come to us if they see something sketchy, and emphasizing that it's not their fault. And she also talked about the rise of sextortion, where kids are being blackmailed with compromising photos, and how important it is to educate them on that too. Then we switched gears a bit and talked about AI - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Our guest, Kerry Gallagher, broke down how AI can actually be super helpful for busy parents, like with meal planning and trip itineraries. But she also warned about the potential for bias and misinformation in AI-generated content. The key is using it wisely and teaching our kids to be critical consumers of what they see online. Lots to unpack, but I'm so glad we dove into all of this. Our kids are navigating a wild digital landscape, and as parents, we've gotta be proactive about keeping them safe. Time to put on our tech-savvy superhero capes! Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!
It's time to have that talk with your kids or your grandkids that you've been putting off. Author and second-generation homeschooling mom Greta Eskridge says parents need to break the silence about porn. The only thing bigger than your fear of your kids seeing pornography might be your fear of talking with them about it. It's a conversation we need to have—join us on Chris Fabry Live. Resource:It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Podcast friends! It is a big day around here! Today is the one-year anniversary of the Greta Eskridge Podcast! One year of hanging with you every single week. Thank you for being here and being a part of this journey. Also, my new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, comes out today! This book has been over 15 years in the making. It's been 15 years of prayers, sometimes tears, of learning, and of hope. And today, you can hold it in your hands. In honor of the book coming out today, my dear friend Megan Marshman is my guest host, and she is interviewing me! Megan and I talk about how I became an unlikely porn fighter, how God grew compassion in my heart for my husband and so many other victims of pornography, and how God gave me a vision of hope and generational change for my own family and yours. We also model what it looks like to talk to your kids about porn whether they're younger, older, have already seen porn or not. We show you that this conversation doesn't have to be as scary or difficult as you think it will be. Megan and I are thrilled to share this hopeful conversation with you. And if you haven't ordered my new book yet, today is the day! You can find it right here. Where to find Megan: Find Megan on Instagram here Find Megan's website here Resources mentioned in this podcast: Quote from Tim Keller: “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God." Bible verse: Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit" The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Greta Eskridge is a second generation homeschooler, mom of 4, and author of the new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. In this episode, you'll hear Greta's story of how pornography impacted her family and what she has learned about how we can equip our kids to pursue sexual integrity. Greta offers practical tools, scripts you can use today, and valuable guidance on how we can approach these conversations with grace and compassion.You can grab your copy of Greta's book here for more information and support.If pornography is already affecting your life, please know that you are not alone. There is help available for you.If you are a wife whose husband is struggling with porn use, Greta recommends the book, Fight For Love. You may also want to check out the resources available at Fight For Love Ministries.If you are dealing with porn use in your own life or the life of someone you love and want help with recovery, Greta recommends the organization, Pure Desire.You can find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookSign up for our email newsletterDownload our free printablesBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations.
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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here!"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8We often do not know where our adventures will lead us but what if their final destination was a deep and lasting connection? This week the lovely Greta Eskridge joins me to wrap up our connection series by discussing the power of adventures. Greta is a wife and a momma of 4 awesome kiddos. She is a second-generation homeschooler, speaker, podcaster, and author of now 3 books. She hopes that her written and spoken words encourage others to live their lives like the beautiful adventure it is and to truly connect with the people around them! Check out all things Greta:https://www.gretaeskridge.com/Her Book: Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids:https://a.co/d/c1CU70ZIf this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! Support the show!!If you want to come join our community and help support the show I'd be so blessed! www.patreon.com/latteandlaundrypodcastI always love to connect :suzanne@latteandlaundry.com
First off, a reminder for you! Now is the time to pre-order my book It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: a Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity. The book comes out in 2 short weeks and your pre -orders are wildly important to helping this book get into more hands. Thank you for supporting this book and its message to help kids and families. Now onto episode 52! It's another fun Q+A session with me. I answered quite a few of the questions you sent in. I explained how I became a sprinkle influencer, how my midlife hormones are doing, shared some of my favorite books, and some more fun stuff. I love doing these Q + A episodes because I feel like I am just hanging out with you. Be sure to check out the links below. There are some good ones in from this episode. Where to find Greta: Find Greta on Instagram here Find Greta's books here Find Greta's website here Resources mentioned in this episode: Find Dutch sprinkles here and here Find my fave tide pooling beach in Malibu here Find the Huntington Gardens here Find The Getty Museum here Find my fave faith filled book here and here Find 2 of my fave fiction books here and here The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
What a joy it is to finally share some bits of my newest book with you! I am so excited that in just 6 weeks you'll be able to begin using it to help your families. While this is the book I never wanted to write, I am glad that God gave me the strength and courage to do so. Even more, I am glad that so many of you will have the tools to protect your kids from danger and damage of pornography. I know this book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: a Parent's Handbook to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity, will be a great help to many. I am celebrating that! So in advance of the book coming out, and in hopes to help you see all the ways it will be helpful to every parent, teacher, youth worker, aunt, uncle, and anyone who cares about kids, I am answering questions you asked about the book. I am also asking you to help me spread the news about the book by sharing my Instagram post about it, sharing this podcast episode, and by pre-ordering the book if you haven't already. Your support will get this book into so many more hands! If you'd like to pre-order the book, below you'll find all the places to do so. Thank you for all your help and support. You can't know what it means to me, and far more to the many kids and families whose lives will be touched because of you. Where to pre-order my new book: Amazon Barnes and Noble Christian Book.com (currently on sale!) Baker Book House (currently on sale!) Thrift Books The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Hello friends and Happy New Year! Or happy New Years Eve, depending on when you listen to this. Whenever it is, I am so glad you are here. Thank you for being a part of my community in 2024 and I pray you continue in 2025. For this last episode of the year I decided to do a Q & A. It was a lot of fun! And I promise that if I didn't get to your question this time, I will in the future since I am going to be adding these to my podcast line up every month or so. Thank you for sending in such great questions. You make my job easy! And this is your last reminder of 2024 to you to grab your copy of my upcoming book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: a Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity. If you pre-order now you'll get it as soon as it releases, won't get charged until the book ships, and your orders get the book out into more book stores and retailers. It truly helps more people see this book and get the message they need so much! Pre order info below! I am already looking forward to all that 2025 holds and I can't wait to share it with you. God bless you! Resources mentioned in this episode: Pre-order your copy of It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Merry Christmas all! Whether you are up late wrapping presents, up early making breakfast, or on a long drive to visit family and friends, I am glad to spend a little bit of Christmas with you. In this episode I am so excited to share one of our family's favorite Christmas stories with you. It is a true story from WWI, and happened on Christmas eve and Christmas day in 1914. There are numerous places where you can read about the real life event. There are even pictures, taken by soldiers who were there experiencing it. This is a heartwarming tale and I hope it fills your heart with hope. And that it will remind you that even in the darkest times, the light still shines! God bless you all. Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your copy of Shooting at the Stars here Read more about the Christmas truce of 1914 here See pictures and watch a video about the Christmas truce of 1914 here See James and Lilly's original coloring sheets here
Happy Thanksgiving my friends! I am delighted to share a Thanksgiving tradition I've had for the past 6 years with you today. Every year the day or 2 before Thanksgiving I share a post I wrote years ago detailing a Thanksgiving misadventure I had with my kiddos that involved an overturned Trader Joe's grocery cart and myself and two of my kids sitting in the middle of the grocery aisle crying. It was rough. And it felt so symbolic of the weary season of motherhood I was in at the time. I wrote the piece to remember that moment, but even more to remember that weariness. I don't ever want to be smug towards a mom of littles who is stretched so thin and just needs to be seen and heard. So this essay is for you if you are in that season now, or if you need to remember it. I am with you in both those places. I hope you enjoy hearing me read it! And if you'd like to read it yourself, you'll find it right here. Thanks for listening and sharing! The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
I truly loved this conversation with my long time internet friend, Elizabeth Ensor. Elizabeth is so inspiring to me. She is intentional in her role as a wife, mother, home educator, a creative and as a woman. She wants to make the most and the best with what she has, and she is doing it! In this episode Elizabeth shares with us about the guide she created to glean wisdom from mothers farther along the path than we are. After Elizabeth's mom passed away, Elizabeth missed being able to talk to her mom with questions and really she had a yearning for godly wisdom from seasoned mothers. So she made what she was looking for! Learn all about this resource she made. She tells us more in today's episode. Where to find Elizabeth: Find her website here Find her Seasoned Moms guide here Find her on Instagram here Resources mentioned in this episode: Find the Seasoned Moms Interview Guide here Some favorite quotes from this episode: “My mom was always right there and very intentional about what we did.” Elizabeth Ensor “Her approach to motherhood and life has inspired me and every good part of me is from her!” Elizabeth Ensor “There is this idea in the business world, this 3 percent rule that if you invest back into yourself, you set money aside, then you are going to grow as a person and a leader. So even as a mom and home educator, we may not be bringing in a lot, but our emotional health and wisdom runs the home.” Elizabeth Ensor “Every seasoned mom just tells me to enjoy it. Enjoy your kids.” Elizabeth Ensor “Wisdom is mentioned in the Bible over 200 times and we are commanded to seek it.” Elizabeth Ensor “We need to have the humility to say, ‘I don't have this all figured out and I need some help and wisdom from someone farther along than me and someone whose children I admire. Those are the people I want to learn from.” Greta Eskridge “The investment you make, not just in your children but in yourself as a mom, to raise your children well is valuable.” Greta Eskridge “Whatever season I am in, I want to fully enjoy it.” Greta Eskridge “We need to be heard in the moments when it's hard and then we need to be reminded to really celebrate, even when it's hard, because the seasons don't last forever.” Greta Eskridge
Don't forget to pre-order my new book! Get your copy of It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn—A Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity clicking on the title of the book. Today's episode is extra fun because it is my first episode with a guest from outside the Untied States. Meet Dave Boden, my friend from England! Dave is also the husband of one of my dear friends, Leah Boden, who is also known as Modern Miss Mason. Dave and I thought it was great fun that he was a guest on my show before Leah was. We sure had a great time together in this episode. I especially loved talking to Dave about his heart for reaching the next generation for Christ. Whether you have teens in your life or will one day, this episode will remind you that teenagers and young adults are craving meaning and purpose in their lives and we can help them find that through Jesus. I know you'll love this conversation. Where to find Dave: On Substack here His website here On Instagram here His book Like or Follow here His book Parallel Faith here Resources mentioned in this episode: Get a discount on bulk orders of Dave's book Like or Follow from 10 of Those here Some favorite quotes from this episode: “The heart of my family is all about the next generation. That is what we're passionate about. We're captivated by reaching the next generation.” Dave Boden “If we're open to teens and we don't think the worst of them, we'll see they're such incredible people. At that time of life, they're so excited about the world and they have ideas and questions and they want to learn.” Greta Eskridge “Discover how Jesus can reframe your world with hope and purpose.” Dave Boden “A part of our call as Christians is to leave our Christian bubble, bridge the gap and go where people are.” Dave Boden “There are three questions every person has: who am I, what am I here for and where do I belong? Young people are asking these questions and searching for the answers.” Dave Boden “Jesus is a real person who answers the real questions in our lives, but the places young people are searching won't necessarily lead them to this answer.” Dave Boden “Your kid might be pretty good at attending church. But the goal of Christianity is not to church people. The goal of Christianity is to help people become like Jesus.” Dave Boden “So for me the end result is how Christ like are my children becoming? And how can our children become Christ like if they don't know Christ?” Dave Boden “Young people are looking for adventure. They're looking for a sense of purpose. They are looking to right wrongs. And they're longing for hope.” Dave Boden “Teen don't want to just be told about their faith. They want to go out and do it!” Dave Boden “We're meant to be inspired by Jesus and then go out and do inspiring things with Jesus! That message is incredible for teenagers! It helps them know they're called to a great destiny.” Dave Boden “Let's rebel against low expectations! Jesus has incredible expectations for all His disciples.” Dave Boden “Parents are so scared of the teen years. And I just tell them that it is an amazing time! Just like they were incredible humans when they were babies and toddlers and preschoolers, they're incredible humans when they're teenagers!” Greta Eskridge “We should say to teens, “look at all you can do as a young person of faith!” Greta Eskridge “As parents we need to support our kids as they make their faith their own. And a lot of times that looks like saying, “yes, you can have your friends over to sit around and talk about God. I'll make snacks.” Greta Eskridge The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
This is your reminder to pre-order my new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: a Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity, today! I have been asked to write this book for years and now, I have! Your pre-orders are tremendously helpful in growing the reach this book will have. I need your help in getting this book into as many hands as I possibly can, so pre-order and share away! You can pre order It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here In today's episode, I get to talk with my friend Amber Johnston. Amber is a wife, a home-schooling mom to 4, a world traveler, author and speaker. She is also a world changer! One of the things that has most impressed me about Amber in my years of knowing her is the way she sees something that needs to be done and she does it. This is the way she changes the world. It is inspiring and hopeful. We talk about this and so much more in this episode. You are sure to enjoy it. Where to find Amber: Find Amber's website here Find Amber's first book, A Place to Belong, here Find Amber's second book, Soul School, here Find Amber on Instagram here Where to find the books mentioned in today's episode: Find Soul School here Find The Read Aloud Family here Find Honey for a Child's Heart here Find Honey for a Woman's Heart here Find Honey for a Teen's Heart here Find Book Girl here Find Read for the Heart here Some favorite quotes from today's episode: “The freedom of home schooling is one of, if not the best parts of home schooling. Even as a kid, I recognized the beauty of the freedom of home schooling.” Greta Eskridge “My husband originally suggested home school and I burst out laughing. It was literally the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard. Then I joined a home-schooling group and that changed everything for me becau was in constant community.” Amber Johnston “Those moms gently and consistently told me I was the best. They spoke truth into me and built me up and that made all the difference.” Amber Johnston “My kids were always visitors to someone else's stories and that was something we had to radically change.” Amber Johnston “You know your kids and you know what makes their learning come alive. That's a beautiful part of home schooling.” Greta Eskridge “If there is a book you want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” Toni Morrison “Don't complain. Don't talk about it. Be about it!” Amber Johnston “I am really proud to have that work not just for home school moms but into perpetuity and into society and to be able to say there was a point in time when these authors and illustrators were given their flowers and really focused on.” Amber Johnston The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Reminder to pre-order my new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: a Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity, right now and it will arrive at your door step March 4, 2025! You all have been asking for this book for years and I have been praying I could write it for years and now, I have. Please go ahead and pre-order it now as that is tremendously helpful in the reach this book will have. And then share the heck out of it, OK? I'll need your help in getting this book into as many hands as I possibly can. You can pre order It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here Today's episode is part 2 of my conversation with Anna and Nathan Sutherland. Today I get to speak with Nathan and our conversation it going to enlighten and inspire you! Nathan and his wife Anna are the founders of Gospel Tech, an organization that exists to equip families to use tech in a God honoring way in a tech saturated world. Rather than painting all tech as bad, Anna and Nathan want to help families talk about tech, communicate the gospel and connect the hope in the gospel to the use of tech. It is a beautiful mission and they are doing it so well! In an effort to get more of this message into the hands of more people, Nathan wrote the book, Gospel-Centered Tech: Raising Faithful Followers of Christ in a Digitally Distracted World. This book will enlighten and inspire you to push forward in using tch in the best way possible with your family—a way that honors God. Yes, you can honor God with your tech use! Nathan's book and our conversation is honest and helpful and it is also hopeful. That is such an important element whenever we talk about tech use and screen time. It is not all doom and gloom! I know you are going to love this episode like I did. Where to find Nathan: Find Nathan's book here Learn more about Gospel Tech here Follow Gospel Tech on Instagram here Some favorite quotes from today's episode: “There are two kinds of tech: tool tech and drool tech. Tech that helps us build is on the tool side and tech that helps us consume is on the drool side.” Nathan Sutherland “Drool tch comes to the table with it's own goals. It wants to take our time and our focus and our money. And until we understand that, we're going to wonder why we keep fighting with our family. We're never going to understand why it's always Fortnite and never Microsoft Word.” Nathan Sutherland “We aren't perfect in our tech use. But the goal isn't to be perfect. The goal is to be humble enough to recognize we need a savior and that applies to our tech too.” Anna Sutherland “We need to know understanding what operant conditioning is so that we can have compassion for our kid when they're stuck in the loop of social media or a video game.” Greta Eskridge “Technology isn't fair. It's designed to increase engagement and build habits. That is not an accident. They're using a mind bending amount of data to give you things you didn't even know you wanted. And to make you think you need things that you never wanted.” Nathan Sutherland “The definition of addiction is when you give up what you need to get what you want.” Nathan Sutherland “When we understand how tech works it gives us the opportunity to come to our kids with compassion and grace and understanding rather than the frustration we often resort to.” Greta Eskridge “Dumb phones are great!” Greta Eskridge “Porn is bombastic now. I don't know if the porn I saw in 7th grade even counts as porn anymore. I'm not 100% sure that we adults understand what kids are experiencing from their pocket device or their friend showed them on the bus.” Nathan Sutherland “It's not about porn proofing. It's about equipping them to make the best choices. It's about not being afraid to bring it up with them. It's about not being afraid to answer their questions. These are all things we can do to help our kids be resilient in this world that is saturated with porn.” Greta Eskridge
I shared some big news at the start of this episode: my new book is available for pre-order! That's right, you can go pre-order my next book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: a Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity, right now and it will arrive at your door step March 4, 2025! I am just overjoyed to be sharing this book with parents and giving them the tools they need to talk to their kids about a subject that can feel daunting, uncomfortable, scary, painful or just too difficult. Or maybe a mix of all of those things. I am here to help! You all have been asking for this book for years and I have been praying I could write it for years and now, I have. Please go ahead and pre-order it now as that is tremendously helpful in the reach this book will have. And then share the heck out of it, OK? I'll need your help in getting this book into as many homes as I possible can. Pre Order It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here And now, for the rest of today's episode: I get to speak with Anna Sutherland and our conversation it going to inspire and excite you! Anna and her husband Nathan are the founders of Gospel Tech, an organization that exists to equip families to use tech in a God honoring way in a tech saturated world. Rather than painting all tech as bad, Anna and Nathan want to help families talk about tech, communicate the gospel and connect the hope in the gospel to the use of tech. It is a beautiful mission and they are doing it so well! In alignment with that mission, Anna just wrote a book called The Graceful Disconnect: 25 Days to a Quieter Heart in a Tech Saturated World. In this episode I get to talk with Anna and Nathan, but really focus on Anna's book. Next week you'll get to hear from Nathan and his book! Anna's book is a challenge, but it is a doable challenge. And an inspiring one that most of us, if we're honest, need to take part in. I can't wait for you to learn more as you listen. Where to find Anna: Find Anna's book here Learn more about Gospel Tech here Follow Gospel Tech on Instagram here Some favorite quotes from today's episode: *“Moms, this is why I am writing to you. As much as we'd like to turn a blind eye to that screen time number that pops up (our own and our children's) we simply cannot. We are fools if we think the conditions of our hearts aren't impacted by what we digitally consume.” Anna Sutherland *“Most conversations take at least seven minutes to really begin.” Sherry Turkle *“The car is a space where we default to isolation. What if, instead, it became a place for conversation and connection?” Anna Sutherland *“You can speak a common language because you share the time in the car instead of everyone doing their own thing.” Greta Eskridge *“Even as a kid, I recognized there was a break in connection when people put their headphones on.” Greta Eskridge *“We're playing the long game as parents. We want these kids to launch and to be successful adults. Our job is teach them how to do that. Life is a parenting opportunity.” Anna Sutherland *“Tech is the easy default because we don't have to deal with our kids. But easy is not the goal.” Anna Sutherland *“My grandma was a stay-at-home mom and her ministry was cookies. That's attainable. I can make cookies! And she prayed for us every day and it's incredible to have that kind of prayer covering. She made a difference for the kingdom.” Anna Sutherland Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. And I'd be so very grateful if you leave a 5 star rating and a short review of the podcast. Reviews are incredibly helpful to me as a new podcaster. Thank you for listening and being part of my team. I love you guys! Greta
What a fun and important episode this is. A few weeks ago I shared a photo on Instagram introducing our son William and his new girlfriend, Georgia. The response was full of joy and excitement for William and Georgia but also for our whole family, as this was something to celebrate. There were also a lot of questions from my Instagram followers. They wanted to know details like: how old are our kids when we let them start dating, how do set up healthy boundaries with dating, how did I feel about “losing my sons” (spoiler alert—I'm not losing them!) and so many more questions. So I decided to turn it all into a podcast episode and here we are! I can't wait for you to listen and to get a glimpse at the beautiful and good way God can uses dating in our kids' lives to bring them toward Him and toward pursing relationships that are honoring to Him and to one another. The two books mentioned in this episode can be found here: Chasing Love: Sex, Love and Relationships in a Confused Culture by Sean McDowell Outdated: Find Love That Lasts When Dating Has Changed by Jonathan “JP” Pokluda If you enjoy this episode, will you please consider sharing it on your socials? Or text it to a friend? Sharing my podcast is so helpful and I deeply appreciate it! And I also always appreciate podcast reviews. Have you left one on iTunes yet? I'd be wildly grateful if you leave one today. Thanks, team! Love, Greta
I am so excited to share the final episode of my “Back to Home School” series with you today. (Don't worry, though, there will be other home school episodes in the future. They'll just be intermingled with other topics.) In this episode I am diving into some of the home schooling questions you asked me on Instagram. I couldn't answer them all, but I covered quite a few. And I promise to come back and answer more some time soon! Here are links to some of the things I mentioned in this episode. I hope you find them helpful! Want to have me speak at your event, conference, church, for your home school group, womens' retreat or in some other capacity, get more information about booking me here Find my Home School 101 Story Series on Instagram here Find all the home school articles on my blog here I talk about home schooling in high school and in college in episode 24. Listen to it here Learn more about high school transcripts here Learn more about Hamborg Academy of Art, in person and online art classes from one of our favorite art teachers here Learn more about home schooling and dyslexia in episode 25. Listen here Find Wild and Free bundles here Sign up for legal protection with a membership with Home School Legal Defense Association here Find Beautiful Feet Books curriculum guides here (they're my absolute favorite!) Find Ambleside Online booklists here Read my book Adventuring Together to get fun back to school traditions (and lots of other ones as well) Get your copy here Give your kids a back to school copy of 100 Days of Adventure and dream up a bunch of fun adventures you can do together in the coming year. Get your copy here Read my blog post, The Early Years, here Thank you so much for listening and being a part of my show! I appreciate each one of you. Keep chasing joy! Greta
Today, we welcome back one of our favorite guests and good friend, Greta Eskridge. Greta and her husband have four kids of their own. They are navigating this cultural moment when it comes to protecting their kids from pornography, and understanding how to be proactive with technology. In today's conversation, Greta shares her wisdom about big issues our kids are facing like sexing, sexploitation, pornography, smartphones, mental health, and how important it is for parents to have regular conversations to be their children's source of information. Enjoy! Greta Eskridge Podcast: Greta's New book will be released on March 5th 2025 Motherhood retreat Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
My guest today is Sara Ernst. Sara is a nature lover, a singer, a musician, an artist, a poet and a writer. She is the whole package! She is a wife and mom too, and lives with her family in Virginia. A childhood experience with a tricky person, her love of music and wanting to help protect kids all unexpectedly led her to write a song and a book that teaches and equips young children to use their voice to protect themselves. Her book, her music and her work are fantastic and so helpful to many families. You are going to come away with so many practical, helpful tips for keeping your kids safe from tricky people. I am really glad to have Sara on the show today! Some links from today's show: Visit Sara's website here Follow Sara on Instagram here Find Sara's music here Find Sara's book, Shout No! here Download the Shout No song and coloring sheet here Find Sara's book, Poetry for the Wild and Curious Ones, here Find Greta's book here Some of my favorite quotes from today's episode: *”Parents don't want to talk to their kids about tricky people because they want to protect their kid's innocence. But we have to tell our kids that tricky people exist so we can give them to tools to protect themselves from the tricky people.” Greta Eskridge *”I wanted to write something gentle yet effective that would equip kids from an early age and would give the words to shout no and run away from tricky people.” Sara Ernst *”We can react to our experiences by simply moving on, or we can let them fester and turn to bitterness or shame or we can say, “I wish that wouldn't have happened, but I'm going to do something positive with it now.” Greta Eskridge *”When we tell our kids not to cross the street without us we don't go into graphic details about what can happen if they get hit by a car. We just tell them, “you could get hurt” because that is all they need to know. It is the same with giving our kids information about predators. We don't give them scary information; we give them empowering information.” Greta Eskridge *”Music is sticky!” Sara Ernst *“Teach your kids that anyone can be a tricky person, because most abuse happens with people the children know. And teach them how to respond to tricky people.” Sara Ernst *” We are empowering our kids not making them afraid.” Greta Eskridge
In this episode, Dr. Cagle interviews Greta Eskridge, a homeschooling mom, writer, and speaker, discusses the importance of creating a healthy sexual culture in homes, addressing topics such as pornography, sex education, and conversations with spouses.
As a teenager, Greta Eskridge's love for adventure was sparked by an overseas mission trip with her dad to India. In this conversation, she provides practical tips for parents and families to help kids break out of technology addiction, get out of their comfort zone, and start adventuring together! Receive the book Adventuring Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Giving Your Child a Love for Adventure" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Today's episode is all me. This one really is “The Greta Eskridge Podcast”! I like to have these episodes every month or so, where I get to catch up with you and share whatever is on my heart and mind at the time. Today I'm sharing thoughts on why it is so imperative for us to help our kids not just opt out of social media, gaming, and hours spent on a screen, but to opt into real life! That means opting into real life experiences and real life relationships and real life connections with the world and the people who live here. I share some sobering idea, but also encouragement that this isn't as difficult as we might think. I'm also sharing something exciting for you all, my podcast community! For the month of July and August I am inviting you to join me in an online cook club, reading my book Adventuring Together. If you have already read the book, you can join, or if you're picking it up for the first time, you can join too. We'll spend the month of July reading the book and then you can join me for a live book club meeting where we'll chat and you guys can ask questions and it will be a great time! I'll also be sharing one of my most favorite talks, The Connecting Power of Adventure” online for the first time. And my podcast listeners will have the opportunity to see that too. To take advantage of these opportunities I'm inviting you to join me on Substack. If you aren't a Substack reader yet, its simply an online platform where writers like me can share our work and create a community with our readers. You can visit my website or my Instagram feed for all the details. I know we're going to have a lot of fun, and be motivated and inspired to cultivate lasting connection with our kids and this beautiful world we live in! Important links from today's episode here: My favorite herbal blend of tea for sun tea here (I also like to add 2 or 3 bags of decaf black tea to the brew to make it a little stronger) Find my website and all the book club info here Find my book, Adventuring Together, here For more adventurous, connecting ideas, see my children's book here Follow me on Instagram here See Erin Loechner's book, The Opt Out Family, here Some favorite quotes from today's episode: *”In order to help our kids opt out of social media, video games, endless screen time, and even pornography use, we have to offer them something better!” Greta Eskridge *”The algorithms are designed to make us want to stay on the screen, to scroll, and to watch for hours. So, we have to offer our kids something better!” Greta Eskridge * If our only goal is to check a lot of adventures or activities off the list with our kids, but we're not using those things to build, and cultivate connection with them, then we're all missing out.” Greta Eskridge *”Adventure is the vehicle, but connection is the goal.” Greta Eskridge *” If we consistently offer our kids the opportunity to experience the real world with the people they love to be with, they'll want to choose that over the false connection, and even the false experiences offered through technology.” Greta Eskridge *”If people can just have an amazing virtual experience, why would they want to go through the effort, expense and bother of having a real one? Why would they want to have real life friendships, or real life relationships when they can have that with an image on a screen? This is the danger of satisfying your desires in a made up world, where life is easy and you expend no physical or emotional energy.” Greta Eskridge *”It is critical we create an appetite for real adventure and real experiences and real connection with the world and with it's people in our kids! They need to experience struggle and hard work and being emotionally connected to others. There is so much at stake here.” Greta Eskridge *”It imperative that I not only pursue real life connection with my kids, but also teach them how to recognize it and to pursue it themselves.” Greta Eskridge *“This is more than just a list of things to do with your kids this summer. This is an invitation to you to begin creating connection and relationship with your kids that will stand the test of time.” Greta Eskridge
In this episode Carole Joy Seid is joined by Greta Eskridge, a homeschooling mom of four and author of two books, "Adventuring Together" and "100 Days of Adventure." Greta shares her personal experiences of how spending time in nature has transformed her relationship with her children, her faith, and her family as a whole. They discuss the impact of Christian camping, personal experiences at Forest Home, and the need for genuine connections in a digitally connected world. RESOURCESAdventuring Together and 100 Days of Adventure by Greta EskridgeThe Greta Eskridge PodcastForest Home Christian CampLearn more about Henrietta Mears in Episode 159Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024!Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTGreta Eskridge | Website | Instagram | PodcastCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | 2024 Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestGain fresh vision for homeschooling!Join us for a seminar this year in the Minneapolis, Nashville or Dallas areas. Or join us on our live webinar, June 1, 2024.Sign up HERE on our websiteHelp us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a rating and review. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Follow along on Instagram here!
In this episode of the Greta Eskridge podcast, I get to talk to the queen of books herself, Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is a wife and a homeschooling mom to six kids. Three are in college and 3 are still at home. In her spare time (ha!) she is also the creator of the fabulous Read Aloud Revival podcast, the author of two beloved books, Teaching From Rest and The Read Aloud Family, the founder of the boutique publishing house Waxwing Books and author of three children's books. This is why I say she had a reading empire! Sarah is an amazing lady and just so much fun to talk to. True to form, I get teary eyed in this episode. But talking books and connection will do that to me. Also, in this episode you can hear Sarah and I not able to do math. We talk about books, not math problems, so what do you expect? This episode is chock full of so many great book titles with you. We like to say we sling around book titles like ninjas. Get ready! Here's some more of what we talked about: Sarah tells us she loves roller coasters. She recently rode one 6 times in a row and read her kindle while in line. This quote by Andrew Pudewa launched Sarah deep into the world of reading aloud with her kids: the best way to help kids become better communicators is to read aloud a ton and memorize poetry. Sarah noticed that reading aloud didn't just make a positive impact on her kids academically, but there was a relational impact happening too. She noticed as her kids were growing up and sometimes she and they were at odds with each other, reading aloud put her and her kids on the same side of the fence. Sarah says: reading aloud is a powerful way to connect with our kids in a really noisy world. Its simple, free, quick: that's a lot of dividends from a small investment. We learn that audio books count every bit as much as reading a book with pages. And we learn that data says whether they read early or late, by 8th grade most kids are at about the same reading level if kids are being exposed to good books all along. No need to fear if you have a late reader! I've had 3 myself. And here is the list of all the books we discussed together. Each one is linked so you can see the cover and even put it in your cart if you want to! For the younger kids: Buffalo Fluffalo Jonas Hanway's Scurrilous, Scandalous, Shockingly, Sensational Umbrella Sheep in a Jeep Morris the Moose Goes to School For the middle grades: Umbrella Mouse Note: there is some mild language in this book and the ones below. Sarah and I both feel that mild curse words said in a British accent don't feel troubling to us, but handle it as you wish. All Creatures Great and Small (children's version and beloved by my kids) All Creatures Great and Small (book for middle grades and up) All Creatures Great and Small (show) Adventures with Waffles Astrid the Unstoppable Pipi Longstocking Chronicles of Narnia (a must have for every library) Tuesdays at the Castle Vanderbeekers Penderwicks For the teens: Glitch Screwtape Letters Surprised by Joy Find out more about book clubs for kids and grownups in Greta's book: Adventuring Together Sarah tells us she is chasing joy by playing a new board game with her family called : Seven Wonders You can find all of Sarah's endeavors in the links at the top of these show notes. You'll want to follow her and glean all the book goodness she has to share! Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast, and I'd be so very grateful if you leave a review of the podcast on iTunes. Reviews are incredibly helpful to me as a new podcaster. Thank you for listening and being part of my team. I love you guys! Greta
What kind of adventures lead to family connection? On today's episode, Danny and Rebecca are joined by Greta Eskridge, who shares some ideas for family adventure! Plus, we'll hear a question from a mom who wants to know what family adventures would be good for her young kids! Get a copy of Greta's book for a gift of any amount! Click here to learn more about Focus on the Family's Adventures in Odyssey Club! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
In this episode, I get to introduce you to my brand-new project, The Greta Eskridge Podcast! What a scary yes this has been. But like all the other scary yeses I have said, this one has been worth it. I am so happy to be partnering with Christian Parenting to create this show. You'll find them to be a wealth of helpful resources for you as a parent, wanting to raise your kids to know God in a world that wants them not to. There is a lot to look forward to and I share a little bit about that in this episode. Here is some more of what I talked about: Saying yes to this podcast felt scary and hard but I've never regretted saying the scary yes. It's been a steep learning curve: I've struggled but it's OK to be a beginner. My show always starts with an introduction: enjoy mine! I also ask guest to share something we wouldn't find in a regular bio. Here are mine: I hate sneezing, I love your mom jokes, and I was once in a plane that got stuck by lightening while in the air! Exciting and terrifying! I share the two books I've written: Adventuring Together and 100 Days of Adventure Each week I'll be covering a topic on my own or discussing one with a guest: I'm learning interviewing is a skill and I'm getting better at it slowly but surely. We'll be talking about everything from fighting porn, cultivating friendships, and having adventures to grief, tide pooling and creating family traditions: this podcast will be all over the place because life is just too interesting to talk about one thing! You can find more of my work and writing on my website here. You can follow me on Instagram here for all the up to the minute goings on in my life. And please don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast, and I'd be so very grateful if you leave a review of the podcast on iTunes. Reviews are incredibly helpful to me as a new podcaster. Thank you for listening and being part of my team. I love you guys! Greta
What age should we start talking to our kids about pornography?How do we explain it to them?How should the conversation change as my kids grow? These are some of the questions that every parent has when parenting in 2023. They're not fun questions and they can make us feel really uncomfortable. But my friend, Greta Eskridge is here today to answer those questions and more! This is Greta's second time on the podcast and I am so glad to have her back! This episode was fun because we were able to record in person in my studio! Greta and I cover all the difficult, but important things about parenting in the age of pornography. We talk about how Greta became a leading voice in empowering parents to talk to their kids about pornography, why pornography is a problem in homes, but also in the church, how the pornography industry is working to make porn accessible to kids, and how we can fight against that. We get really practical in this episode as Greta gives us scripts for how we can talk about this topic age by age (from young kids to high schoolers) and how to talk to our kids if and when they are exposed to pornography. We also talk about how to help our kids enter the world of technology safely This is a really important episode that you do not want to miss! Connect with Greta Instagram@maandpamodern Websitewww.Gretaeskridge.com Links MentionedCovenant eyesProtect Young EyesBarkHow to set up parental control on your iphoneYear end givingOur Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh and use my code cppodcastfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/* Visit HomeThreads.com/CPPODCAST today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Today, we have ALL the speakers from our recent Motherhood Retreat sitting down and responding to your questions! There were hundreds of questions to respond to, but some to highlight in this episode are "How do I connect with boys emotionally"? "How do I interact with my parents when my maturity has grown past them"? "When it comes to saying no, how do we gracefully decline without sounding dismissive or uncaring"? We discuss these questions and many more. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Parents are told it is impossible to have a positive relationship with their teens. It's a lie; don't believe it! It is possible to pursue meaningful relationships with your teen. Spending time with your teen is a gift. Hanging out with your teenager can actually be fun! In this week's episode, Carrie talks candidly with Greta Eskridge about changing this negative, incorrect, and divisive narrative about parent and teen relationships. Greta shares practical ways to pursue relationships with your teens. Even if it seems like your teen doesn't want to be around you, listen to this week's conversation. Don't believe the lies. Don't give up. Change your family's story and the world's narrative. Pour yourself a very large cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie and Greta for this very important (and fun) conversation.To purchase Greta's books, Adventuring Together and 100 Days of Adventure, go to Amazon.com. To learn more about Greta, visit her website, www.gretaeskridge.com and follow her on Instagram @maandpamodern. Support the showTo purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com. To subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter and blog, visit https://coffeewithcarrie.org To hear more podcasts about homeschooling, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast. New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating. Click HERE#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrie#simplehomeschooling#sabbathhomeschooling
It brings me so much joy to watch my kids do the things they love to do. It's so fun to watch my sons fall in love with baseball and karate, and watch my daughter shine in dance. Today my friend, Greta Eskridge, is sitting down with me to talk about how we can help our kids discover and pursue their passions. Greta is so fun to talk to, I know you will love her. She is a homeschooling mom of four, an author, speaker, a self-proclaimed sprinkle influencer, and is just so much fun! She is passionate about connecting with kids and strengthening family relationships and invites others into the same. Greta encourages us to study our kids so we get to know what is on their hearts and what makes them excited. She talks about the importance of connection and gives us some practical tips for connecting with our kids. She also talks about parenting in the teenage years and allowing our kids to grow beyond us while maintaining a solid relationship.See more from Greta:www.gretaeskridge.com@maandpamodern Links from today's episode:The Hiding Place100 Days of AdventureAdventuring TogetherOur Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The enemy is always ready to try to take God's plan — love — and twist it into something dark: pornography[1]. As parents, it's our God-given duty to ensure that our children have the tools to face this world with love, compassion, and readiness. We are also called to protect our children from the dangers of darkness and to show them the way they should go as they grow.We dive into a sensitive topic often avoided by parents — pornography. Our guest, Greta Eskridge, shares her wisdom and insights on how parents can prepare their children for the potential dangers of pornography, starting as early as age six. Greta stresses the importance of being open and honest with kids, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for them to ask questions and share their concerns. We also discuss the impact of pornography on the human mind, body, and spirit and ways to seek healing and recovery.If you're a parent struggling with how to address pornography with your children or have faced addiction or trauma related to it, this episode is a must-listen.Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Understand the impact of pornography on the body, brain, and spirit.Learn the value of creating a safe and open environment to talk about worldly topics with your children.Discover how to respond to a child who has seen pornography.ResourcesRevelations Podcast:Website: InstagramApple PodcastThe Hiding Place by Corrie Ten BoomFight for Love by Rosie Makinneyhttps://protectyoungeyes.com/ Protect Young EyesBible VersesRomans 12:21Deuteronomy 30:18-20Ephesians 5:11Get Greta's books:Adventuring Together100 Days of AdventureThis Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[00:04:09] Why Cultivating Real Relationships Is KeyGreta felt that God had a plan for her.She felt she had to write a book on building genuine and powerful relationships with children before parents can discuss the dangers of pornography.Real relationships with parents can help children distinguish between true and fake ones. It also protects them from the harm of pornography.Greta encourages parents to cultivate intentional connections with their children from day one.[00:06:45] From Naivete To Advocacy: A Mom's JourneyIt's vital to raise awareness about the dangers of pornography.Greta saw a student in the high school class she was teaching in with a highly inappropriate picture in his binder.[08:34] Greta: “We're in a digital age. How will we protect these kids?”According to Josh McDowell, pornography is the greatest danger the modern Church and modern Christians face.[00:16:07] Teaching Kids About Pornography: The Importance GuidePornography is a human issue that children need to learn about from a young age.Providing a definition for pornography and empowering children with the tools to respond correctly can help them stay safe.Pornography has a physiological effect on the brain. Psychologically it objectifies people and rewires the brain.[30:02] Reagan: "The pure, direct line through Jesus Christ that God the Father wants an intimate relationship with us. And that's where we get our love, first and foremost."How it rewires the brain is particularly dangerous for children, whose brains are still developing and have a high degree of neuroplasticity.The dangers of pornography affect everyone.[00:31:52] Protecting Kids And Healing From PornographyTalking openly about pornography can help people share their experiences and seek healing.Ministry is an excellent resource for healing from the trauma of pornography.Respond to your child's exposure with compassion and love. Help them set boundaries to keep them safe.Let Jesus' love flow through you. Don't let anger and disappointment overcome your love for your children.You can use parental controls on your devices to help maintain boundaries. Explain to your children why you set these boundaries and the effects of porn on the brain.[00:48:53] Finding Hope In Overcoming Evil And Choosing BlessingsWe have a choice to make when it comes to talking about pornography. The sooner we choose correctly, the better it will be for our children.[49:53] Greta: “We need to choose. Are we going to choose to say nothing because we're afraid, or just say it's too late? Or are we going to say, ‘No, we choose blessing. We choose life'?”You may think you should talk to your children when they're older, but the discussion will get easier once you start.If you're afraid, you can always turn to God.About GretaGreta Eskridge is an author and advocate for protecting children from the dangers of pornography. With a passion for building authentic relationships with kids, she believes that cultivating trust and intimacy with our children is the key to guiding them away from harmful influences.Greta's approach is grounded in her experience as a mother of four, with whom she has taken on many adventures and forged deep connections along the way. She shares her insights and strategies in her two books, which focus on the positive ways we can engage with our kids and teach them about genuine intimacy. By offering the good things God has given us, Greta helps parents prepare their children to recognize and reject the lies and dangers of pornography.You can follow Greta on Instagram or pick up her books. You can also visit her website, which contains her blog and a host of other resources.Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. Our children need guidance as they grow. Don't put off the hard topics because you feel embarrassed. It's best to talk to them about sex and pornography sooner rather than later.Have any questions? You can connect with me on Instagram.Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, tune in on Apple Podcasts. kw: pornographymeta: Pornography is a danger to everyone, but children are particularly vulnerable. We have to discuss its dangers sooner rather than later.
Parents today complain of fragmented relationships with their kids. What parents yearn for--and their kids, too--is deep, heart-to-heart connections. But how can parents compete with all the other noise fighting for their kids' attention? In this episode, Brett and Erin interview Greta Eskridge about her new book, Adventuring Together. She discusses how to break free from regular routines and familiar comforts of home to experience new places and adventures--even if those adventures go awry. From simply reading a book together to going on an overnight backpacking trip, Greta suggests activities that provide unique and crucial bonding opportunities.Links: BOOK—Adventuring Together: https://www.amazon.com/Adventuring-Together-Connections-Lasting-Memories/dp/0785231366BOOK—100 Days of Adventure: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400230993
In a technological world, our kids don't have to go looking for porn…it's looking for them. So can we even protect our children and students from pornography? If so, how? And how do we demonstrate God's love, grace, and forgiveness when they stumble? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss the challenging topic of porn with Greta Eskridge.http://www.gretaeskridge.com/blog/category/Pornography
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
Today we are so excited to have author Greta Eskridge back on our podcast. She is the author of two amazing books, 100 Days of Adventure: Nature Activities, Creative Projects, and Field Trips for Every Season and Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids.Join us today, in Part One of our interview, as we jump into these topics:-Greta's journey with her own children-how to start adventuring with your family-how accountability can help-how relationships are formed when we prioritize adventuring over the extra things-Greta's newest book, 100 Days of Adventure: Nature Activities, Creative Projects, and Field Trips for Every SeasonBe sure to check out her books on Amazon and your favorite book stores!Thanks for joining us today and be on the lookout for Part 2 to this interview along with a giveaway in the coming weeks. Find and follow us on IG @be.light.today and Greta @maandpamodern!
Today's guest has inspired me from a distance for a long time. Greta Eskridge is a homeschool grad – and now homeschool Mom to 4, and she and I share a passion for offering our kids healthy adventures growing up! Greta has written two books about adventuring with kids, and her enthusiasm is contagious! If the idea of adventure sounds complicated, dangerous, or overwhelming to you, I think you'll be relieved by this conversation! Greta and I hope to inspire you to realize that adventure may be closer than you think, and it's definitely worth the effort to offer it to your kids! Find show notes and links over at: www.monicaswanson.com/greta-eskridge Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast Raising Amazing book page: www.monicasawanson.com/raisingamazing
Oh boy, do we have a treat for you today!Our team here at Read-Aloud Revival has been hard at work on a brand new booklist for you and I've invited Kortney Garrison and Kara Anderson from the RAR team back to this side of the podcast to tell you all about it.Nature study can be an intimidating subject that carries a lot of expectations in the homeschooling world. It's something we want to do, but it can get pushed to the side because we don't always have the energy to tramp around the woods with a watercolor set.So this project started with our team asking, how can we simplify nature study and make it more likely to happen? Could it really be as simple as reading a book and doing an activity?We think so! And that's where our brand new booklist and activity guide comes in.In this episode, you'll hear: Why we chose 12 books per season, and why you don't have to read them all How we paired books and activities to make them as accessible as we could How the guide brings know, do, and love to nature study Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Mentioned in This Episode: Get the Nature Study Booklist and Activity Guide RAR #220: Essentialism for Homeschoolers RAR #177: Teach Your Kids to Think Like a Scientist (with Books You Already Have) RAR #62: Inspiring a Love of Nature Through Books, Greta Eskridge
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Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Revelation Wellness podcast! Today, guest host Kara Osborne sits down with Greta Eskridge for such a sweet conversation about fitness and adventure. You'll hear Greta share her story of how God met her where she was in her fitness journey and also how she's sowing into kids the love of getting moving through adventure. Greta is sure to be one of your favorites– she's so wise and warm and we think you're going to count her as a new friend! Connect with Greta on Instagram @maandpamodern. You can also grab a copy of her books, Adventuring Together and 100 Days of Adventure. As you heard Kara mention, we'd love for you to join our free Move in Love challenge where we'll spend 21 days training our heart, mind, and body to move from a place of love and not shame or striving. Each day you'll get a suggested workout from RevWell TV lead by a certified fitness professional. Move in Love is for every age and ability! Visit RevWell TV to get started today! If you haven't subscribed to RevWell TV, you're missing out on hundreds of FREE workouts! We have something for every age and ability, from seated workouts and gentle stretching to HITT and Tabatas. Click here to get started! We love our Rev community and think you will too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube Your reviews matter to us and help spread the good news, so please leave us one where you listen to your podcast! If we read your review on our show, we'll send you a free gift from the Revelation Wellness Store! We'd also love to hear from you, so leave us a VOICE MESSAGE! Tell us what you thought about this episode and how you plan to connect with someone today!
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