Podcast appearances and mentions of kristen welch

As our children grow up, they may start to handle some things themselves. This could be chores, getting up on time, or saving up their allowance or earned money whenever they want a new toy.This is a natural part of getting older, but as a parent, it can be difficult to navigate when to step in and when is it healthy to let your child fail. There are going to be times when “helping” is actually preventing our children from developing their independence and sense of responsibility. We've been going through this with our own son lately so this conversation hit home as we are asking ourselves if we were actually helping our son or if we are feeding an entitled spirit.And this topic of entitlement can pop up in all kinds of areas such as how much to buy for our kids, how much we expect them to help out around the house, or even when it comes to birthdays and Christmas gifts.Today's guest, Kristen Welch, has wrestled through these questions in her own home. She is the author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World and the founder and CEO of Mercy House Global, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower marginalized communities with life-changing opportunities that create hope.In this episode, Kristen shares :The connection between gratitude and happinessHow to identify entitlementThe danger of instant gratificationAnd much more!We hope you enjoy this conversation!Show Notes: growinghometogether.com/kristen-welch-102

With a loud culture that promotes individualism and materialism, one Christian author is sharing wisdom on parenting a grateful generation.  Today on Connections, Kristen Welch shares how we can say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who love God and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are you going to be present in the moment with Jesus?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Kristen discuss: Gratitude is born at the crossroads of perspective.Living life with a grateful heart. Finding your life of purpose. The key to raising grateful kids. Capturing the moments and the audience that matter most. Staying present in the moment, looking up, looking around, and slowing down.   Key Takeaways: Jesus is all we need. There is no need for comparison with our neighbors because He is all we need (either those with more or those with less). We all have the opportunity to respond to what we are experiencing. Doing nothing is a response, but is it working? If not, what can you do to make a change? Kids can sniff out hypocrisy. They know when you're not doing what you tell them to do. If you want to raise children who follow Jesus, then you must follow Jesus. There are opportunities to live the gospel every day in the making of the beds and the peanut butter sandwiches. Have dinner with your family, slow down, take a walk, and connect.   "Jesus is enough. He is more than enough. Giving our life away is a beautiful way to live." —  Kristen Welch About Kristen Welch: Kristen Welch is a compassionate leader and accomplished author dedicated to making a meaningful impact on vulnerable families. She is the Founder and CEO of Mercy House Global, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to empower marginalized communities with life-changing opportunities that create hope.With many years of experience, Kristen has tirelessly worked to address critical issues facing disadvantaged families around the world. Through Mercy House Global, her team has created innovative solutions that provide sustainable support, allowing families to break free from cycles of poverty and adversity.Beyond her philanthropic endeavors, Kristen Welch is author to six books, including the bestseller "Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World,” and authored the well-known blog, We are THAT family.Kristen has been married for 28 years and has 3 children.  Connect with Kristen Welch:Blog: https://wearethatfamily.com/ Mercy House Global: https://shop.mercyhouseglobal.org/ Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: https://www.tyndale.com/sites/raisinggratefulkids/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethatfamily/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

How are you teaching your children about generosity? In this episode, Jeff and Nathan discuss: A global perspective of God's reach from a young age. Growing up in the Barnhart family with a blended education. What it means to have a community in Christ. Living intentionally with consistency.   Key Takeaways: The God of your life is the same God of the world. He is the same worldwide. We are stewards of all God gives us - business, money, children, resources, etc. All we have can be used for His glory. Living a life consistent with scripture will look different for everybody, but it is possible to set your family's lifestyle around generosity, not consumption. Kids are wildly observant and will pick up on things you never would guess and they will learn from everything you do and don't do. Take stock of what the Lord has given you. It may not look like what others have, but they are your gifts from God for His glory and to steward in His kingdom.   "Generosity is not these big highlight reel type of occasions - it's not giving away the company, it's not writing the huge check. Generosity is seeing what you have as a gift from God to bless Him and to bless others." —  Nathan Barnhart Episode References: Young Life: https://younglife.org/Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch - https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Grateful-Kids-Entitled-World/dp/1496405293 About Nathan Barnhart:  My name is Nathan Barnhart, a third-generation employee at Barnhart Crane and Rigging Company, where I've dedicated the last decade to various roles across the company in Knoxville, Iowa, Memphis, and Portland. Currently based in the Project Equipment Group, I manage sales, load testing, and logistics.Outside of work, I am kept busy as a husband to Suzanna and a father to Davy (6) and West (3). This journey with Barnhart has been both professionally fulfilling and personally rewarding.  Connect with Nathan Barnhart:Website: https://barnhartcrane.com/Email: nbarnhart@barnhartcrane.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-barnhart-740152b0/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Kristen Welch went to Kenya on Compassion trip with an agenda. God wrecked her instead, all for His glory and purpose. Kristen thought she had God and faith figured out but instead she realized she had not been really living the Christian life as God requires all of us to live who call ourselves followers of Jesus. As a result of that encounter with God and with the world's poverty, Kristen founded the non-profit, Mercy House Global. You can hear more of story in her book, Rhinestone Jesus, and today's conversation will encourage you and maybe even wreck you, all for heaven's sake.  Kristen will be hosting a giveaway of her great book, Made to Move Mountains: How God uses Our Dreams and Disasters to Accomplish the Impossible. You may already know Kristen from her great mom-blog, WeAreTHATFamily.com.   Some gems: You never know when you say that "yes" of obedience where God will change you and use you. My normal was impacted by the world's normal: 75% of the world live on $5.00 a day.  Generosity is a spiritual discipline. When we see someone start something big we use it as an excuse to not do anything. Abiding in Christ is the main thing that keeps me from discouragement because the work is exhausting but it is His work. Everyone is commanded to remember the marginalized. Doing nothing is a response too. I found myself in the classroom of Surrender, 101, and I stopped expecting it to be easy.    Kristen is passionate about empowerment, taking action, responding to God's command to care for vulnerable people and making a difference with how we spend money. Find all you need to know on MercyHouseGlobal.org. And prayerfully consider buying your Chirstmas gifts from Mercy House Global. Those subscriptions boxes sound amazing!  

Traveling and trying new and brave things is what summer is all about. Dive into this episode with Kristen Welch, the founder of Mercy House maternity center in Kenya as well as the monthly membership club, Fair Trade Friday, and learn about how one trip can change your perspective. Kristen is the author of Rhinestone Jesus, a memoir of her broken and beautiful life, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World and Raising World Changers. She loves traveling and experiencing new cultures, trying new foods, and is a big fan of all things fair trade. In this episode we dive into what mercy looks like in action, talking with Kristen about how she lives out compassion, leaning into the work of impacting lives and all that comes with being a world changer in her calling to work with women in Kenya. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you.  Enjoy! Let's be friends! Check out Collide's website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide! Collide Resources Our Go Ahead Bible study empowers women to experience the extraordinary and Divine in their everyday lives. The Women of Impact Online Course provides teaching and inspiration from women making a huge impact in the world as they tap into God's purpose for their lives in the sectors and spaces they've been called to. Get inspired and equipped to make an impact with YOUR life. We all have big dreams and big goals, but we often get held back by our own self-doubt. But God wants to use you just as you are. Dig into our amazing resource, 5 Exercises to Help you do Amazing Things to help you confront the fear that holds you back, and to say “yes” to God doing amazing things in your life.  For so many of us, when we go through tough times, when our prayers have not yet been answered, when we see our worst fears coming true, we can have a very hard time finding God. Our 6 Places to Go Looking for God guide will help you look for, find, and experience God, and we're confident that by using it, you will be refreshed in your faith, challenged to grow in your relationship with God, and experience God's presence in new and life-giving ways.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features Kristen Welch, who along with her husband Terrell, founded Mercy House Global. Hear about their Fair Trade Friday Club, a monthly subscription of fair trade goodies. Each month they partner with fair trade, faith groups across the globe to bring members 3-4 unique, high quality items. These artisan groups represent women in hard situations, including those rescued from human trafficking and those who live in extreme poverty, who are in need of work in order to support themselves and their families. Each box also includes a story booklet with descriptions of the items in the box and beautiful stories of the artisans and how members have impacted their lives. By working with over 40 non-profit artist groups, the Fair Trade Friday Club empowers women in over 30 countries. More: https://www.fairtradefriday.club/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features Kristen Welch, who along with her husband Terrell, founded Mercy House Global. Hear about their Fair Trade Friday Club, a monthly subscription of fair trade goodies. Each month they partner with fair trade, faith groups across the globe to bring members 3-4 unique, high quality items. These artisan groups represent women in hard situations, including those rescued from human trafficking and those who live in extreme poverty, who are in need of work in order to support themselves and their families. Each box also includes a story booklet with descriptions of the items in the box and beautiful stories of the artisans and how members have impacted their lives.By working with over 40 non-profit artist groups, the Fair Trade Friday Club empowers women in over 30 countries. More: https://www.fairtradefriday.club/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features Kristen Welch, who along with her husband Terrell, founded Mercy House Global. Hear about their Fair Trade Friday Club, a monthly subscription of fair trade goodies. Each month they partner with fair trade, faith groups across the globe to bring members 3-4 unique, high quality items. These artisan groups represent women in hard situations, including those rescued from human trafficking and those who live in extreme poverty, who are in need of work in order to support themselves and their families. Each box also includes a story booklet with descriptions of the items in the box and beautiful stories of the artisans and how members have impacted their lives. By working with over 40 non-profit artist groups, the Fair Trade Friday Club empowers women in over 30 countries. More: https://www.fairtradefriday.club/

James and Shawn talk about gratefulness and how to instill the value into our children. We talk some about the book by Kristen Welch, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, but we mostly just share our thoughts and experiences on what we've learned or are learning about gratefulness. We're certainly grateful for our listeners and your feedback. Please send us an email with ideas for James's science corner or with any feedback about the topic of gratefulness. Email: lookingoverlife@gmail.com Website: lookingoverlife.com Patreon: patreon.com/lookingoverlife Apollo and Artemis Artemis missions Cost of the Apollo missions Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch

**If you enjoyed this episode, please write a quick review or rating on your podcast platform so that it will be easier for other listeners to find.  Thanks so much!I picked up Kristen Welch's book "Rhinestone Jesus" a few months ago as an easy read on a long airline trip.  I had no idea how that book would change my perspective.  When I got home from the trip, I found Kristen's website and asked if she would come on our podcast to talk about her book and her incredible experience in founding Mercy House Global. She was kind enough to say yes, and we hadn't even launched our podcast yet.Meet Kristen Welch.  Her book cover says it best:"Rhinestone Jesus is the spiritual adventure story of one woman who went from living a safe, "good-girl" faith that didn't cost much, to realizing that God was daring her to say yes to a deeper, more authentic way. This book throws the doors wide open for any woman who's ever thought of herself as "just a mom."  Say yes to God right where you are--and stand amazed at your your life will shine."Do yourself a BIG favor and order Kristen's book HERE. You can find it on Amazon or any online bookseller.  In the 12 years since she wrote this incredible book, Kristen has founded and grown her nonprofit Mercy House Global, a nonprofit organization that rescues girls in Kenya and empowers them by supporting their fair trade businesses.  Visit www.mercyhouseglobal.org to learn more.  Its mission is stated on the site:Mercy House exists to engage, empower and disciple women around the globe in Jesus' name. We provide for the rescue of pregnant girls in Kenya and provide a home for them. We empower their families and many others with dignified work so we can redeem future generations. We do this by engaging those with resources to say yes to the plight of women in poverty by empowering women around the world through partnerships and sustainable fair trade product development.

Stories of God's Upside Down Economy with Kristen Welch   "In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.' ” Acts 20:35   Questions We Discuss: Will you share your story of life being flipped upside down in the best kind of way?    Will you share how God redeemed parts of your past to prepare you for exciting new endeavors with Him?   What fruit has been produced from focusing on generosity in your family?   Kristen Welch is an author, podcaster, and founder of Mercy House and Fair Trade Friday. In 2010, a very unexpected yes changed her life, her family and their future forever.   At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.    Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World Raising World Changers in a Changing World Made to Move Mountains     Kristen's Website   Thank You to Our Sponsor:  Justin Maust   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

On today's episode we speak to twin sisters, Caitlin and Kristen Welch who are on the journey to become sober. Telling tales of their lives, how they spend pretty much every day together; their struggles through lockdown, furlough, one becoming a mother and planning their weddings in our twenties. You can find Kristen and Caitlin here: Instagram: @thewelchtwins_ Please check out our website www.beesoberofficial.com. You can also check out the following link to find out more of what we are up to, you can sign up to our newsletter, join our Facebook group and subscribe to our YouTube channel - linktr.ee/beesober Season 5 is sponsored by Wise Bartender, Visit their website for more information and to purchase your Alcohol Free drinks https://wisebartender.co.uk/?ref=beesober using BEESOBER5 at checkout for your 5% discount. Additional links: Donate to Bee Sober: https://www.beesoberofficial.com/support-us/ Nacoa: https://www.nacoa.org.uk/ AA https://aa.org/ Al Anon https://al-anon.org/ Luna Courses: https://www.lunacourses.com/ Use code BEESOBER20 to receive £20 off any course over £50 15% off Nocktail use BEESOBER at checkout https://www.nocktail.com 10% off Noughty AF wine use BEESOBER10 at checkout https://thomsonandscott.com/products/noughty-alcohol-free-sparkling-wine 5% off all AF drinks from The Wise Bartender use BEESOBER5 https://wisebartender.co.uk/?ref=beesober

Join Patty, Dustin, and Kevin for episode 8 of But Wait! There's More. In this episode, we answer the question: Am I Good Parent? We discuss our parenting style, our parenting stage and what makes it equally difficult, surprising, and rewarding. In this episode: • We play a game—"Name that Parenting Style!” • Kevin talks about having a gaggle of girls—even the goldfish. • Patty admits to the perceived pressure to be an expert parent. • We talk about the value of an authentic apology. • Dustin talks about the gift of bedtime routine with his children. *Resources * Book: Parenting Beyond Your Capacity https://amzn.to/3EtrPsy Book: Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch https://amzn.to/31ygbOM Book: Are My Kids on Track https://amzn.to/3rJVB98 Legacy Kids Ministry: https://www.legacychurch.org/kids Legacy Students Ministry: https://www.legacychurch.org/students More about the Enneagram from a Christian Perspective: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com Song: The One You Need https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfmqB-V8Q4E If I want to be the best parent for my daughter, I need to meet her where she's at. —Dustin Chappell Questions? Email podcasts@legacychurch.org In-House Producer: Dustin Chappell Audio and Video Engineer: Chris Ablaza

Welcome to the 25 Days of Christmas here at the Happy Home podcast! We are counting down to Christmas in festive fashion. Get your free 25 Days of Christmas guide with 10 devotions (for mom and for kids), 10 easy and fun family activities, and 5 ways to serve your community. Week 2 is all about GIVING. How can we help our kids to be giving kids, and not gimme kids? Kristen Welch, founder of Mercy House Global, is here to spark the joy of giving in our homes. You'll learn practical ways to reach out to your community, how to love others from different countries, and experience the supernatural high that comes from giving.

Episode 124 – Gospel Spice welcomes Mercy House Global and its founder, Kristen Welch. Stephanie has been a fan of Mercy House Global for some time, because of its unique purpose to provide dignified jobs to women out of sex trafficking in Kenya, and to survivors of human trafficking all over the world—locally, in Houston, and globally, in over 40 locations. As Christmas approaches, we Western consumers have the choice to buy responsibly, and to honor God with how we purchase our gifts this season. Think about where your purchases come from; could they come from a sweat shop, where children or women labor for unsustainable wages? Did you know that some children are forced to harvest the cocoa beans that will be used to fill our stockings this season? Did you know that some women are physically chained to their sowing machines to create the cheap stockings that we will purchase to put that chocolate in? How can you be sure that your purchase does not condone modern slavery, but God-honoring practices? Buying fair-trade from reputable Christian organizations is an easy way to spend our money wisely. It is more expensive, for sure. But buying smaller items made with ethical, Christ-centered purpose is preferable to buying bigger, labor-trafficked goods. How about being good stewards of what God has entrusted to us? We want to be able to say, at the end of a phase of our lives, that we have been faithful. What does it look like, and how can we take steps to ensure we will be able to say this, when God brings a phase of our lives to a close, and ushers us into a new phase of life? This is the conversation today on the Gospel Spice podcast with Kristen Welch. It's not easy to hear; but what about being purposeful towards doing the most good this Christmas? Now is our chance to honor the birth of our Savior through our purchases. Join us this season to experience a labor trafficking-free Christmas, and to support organizations who help women out of sex trafficking too. Go to https://mercyhouseglobal.org/ for more info, and specifically to https://shop.mercyhouseglobal.org/ for shopping ideas. If you want to find out more about sex trafficking, we recommend our Gospel Spice interview with Rebecca Bender, available here (Episode 111, dated September 20, 2021): https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/episode/what-can-i-do-today-to-fight-human-trafficking-a-practical-conversation-with-rebecca-bender-89449/ SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU!!  "A Gospel Spice Christmas" is a five-day devotional and reading plan available exclusively on YouVersion / the Bible App. Do you long for fresh spices to flavor your spiritual experience of the Incarnation of Christ? Are you tired of stale clichés that taste like microwaved Christmas dinner leftovers? Are you hungry for an explosion of fresh flavors in your Christmas devotions? Experience a Gospel Spice Christmas alongside the shepherds, and discover how to make your life a daily nativity scene where Christ can be born in ever-deepening ways. Click here or go to your YouVersion Bible App on your phone, and search "Gospel Spice." It is our gift to you! Enjoy! PAY GOSPEL SPICE FORWARD THIS CHRISTMAS. Did you know that this show is completely free because of listeners just like you who pay the show forward, so that it is free for you? We do not want to add paid advertisements because we believe that your time is precious. So, would you consider joining the Gospel Spice family by paying Gospel Spice forward? Because we are a registered non-profit organization, your donation is 100% tax-deductible (in the USA). Contact us for monthly payments, or donate by Credit Card or via PayPal. We invite you to join us to reach even more than the 125 countries we currently serve, and the thousands upon thousands who enjoy the Gospel Spice podcast. The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools brought to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. The Gospel Spice Ministries exist to inspire Christ-followers in our generation to delight in the glory of God by knowing and experiencing Jesus more intimately. We provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. Donate by Credit Card, or donate via PayPal. Support us!

Entitlement has become an epidemic among our kids. We are raising children in a quick-fix society, where everything they want seems to be available at the touch of a button (or a holler out to Alexa!) Many of us (me included!) have grown frustrated with this issue, and wonder if there is some way to fight against it.  Kristen Welch, founder of Mercy House Global, and author of “Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World” (among other awesome books) joins us today to talk about gratitude, which she calls the antidote for entitlement!  Kristen is sharing 6 ways we can “train our kids” (and ourselves) in gratitude…These are practical and do-able -- at the holidays, and all year long.  Note! -- >  If you want to hear more on this topic of gratitude (and the issue of entitlement) be sure to check out my Character Training Course, which will open its doors for a special THANKSGIVING SALE beginning Monday, November 22nd 2021.  Find out more here:  www.monicaswanson.com/character-course. Find links to Kristen's book, website, and notes at: www.monicaswanson.com/episode-131 Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast  

Further Resources: Article: bit.ly/3cgeIP7 Book - Growing Grateful Kids by Susie Larson: bit.ly/3wSOvzu Book - Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch: amzn.to/3DAt20A

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We’re taking a pause from our summer series on health and it is well worth it. Kristen is one of those people whose life has been radically changed and you can’t help but be changed as you listen to her. And in many ways, shouldn’t that be what all of our lives are like? As we encounter Jesus for ourselves and are changed, shouldn’t that be what others say about us all? This episode will encourage you, but more than anything I think it will challenge you as it challenged me. What if us running toward comfort in our lives, and holding back from those things that scare us, the things that God has set right before us in our lives to get our attention - what if those are the exact things we need to thrive? What if our best life is actually found in turning to face those things head on. Grabbing Jesus by the hand and saying, “Ok, I’m scared, but I’m in, I’m all in.” Kristen Welch is the founder of Mercy House Global, an organization that exists to engage, empower and disciple women around the globe. She is the author of several books including Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Raising World Changers in a Changing World, and her latest book, Made to Move Mountains: How God Uses our Dreams and Disasters to Accomplish the Impossible.

With today's advancements in quality of healthcare for your pets, it is important and necessary to have the involvement of veterinary specialists.  Collaborating with specialists enables your veterinarian to bring higher quality care and increased longevity for your pet.   Unfortunately access to specialty centers can be limited.  How can we as veterinarians get specialty input on our cases?  Kristen Welch, veterinary specialist and founder of DVMstat veterinary consultants created the solution.  Her business allows any veterinarian around the country to access and receive specialty consultation for their patients.   This is her origin story.  

Friends, this is my last podcast episode for the “season.” I’m taking a break this summer and I hope you’ll tune in for more this episodes this fall. Here’s an expert: Today, you might not be okay. You might be looking at a scary diagnosis, experiencing a financial disaster, or struggling with a wayward child. […]The post Ep. 29 | Permission to Grieve- Part 2 appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Have you ever had an experience that left you no longer the same person? Listen to today's episode to hear how Kristen's experience forever changed her and led her to a life of full surrender.

This unexpected season has taught me a lot about suffering. And I’m not referring to my first world disappointments brought on by a global pandemic. I’m referring to the stories of suffering I’ve heard firsthand from people I love in Kenya. Through Mercy House Global, we were recently able to provide food relief for 125 […]The post Ep. 28 | Permission to Grieve appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Life is an incredible journey with ups and downs. We soar, struggle, scale and stumble, and often stand at the edge of cliffs, afraid to step into the unknown, unsure of where we will land. But instead of running away, we are called by God to stand firm, muster up what faith we can, and take a step. Because we were made to move mountains.   In today’s podcast interview, Kristen Welch calls us to step out in faith and climb the mountain right in front of us — not because we are good enough or adequate or able, but because God makes a way where there is no way. Of course this applies to our homeschooling dreams, to our families, marriage and raising children. But what else can God called you (and your family) to be part of out in the world today?    This episode is about all that, and so much more. It’s a joy to have author Kristen Welch with us on the Homeschool Solutions Show. 

Life is an incredible journey with ups and downs. We soar, struggle, scale and stumble, and often stand at the edge of cliffs, afraid to step into the unknown, unsure of where we will land. But instead of running away, we are called by God to stand firm, muster up what faith we can, and take a step. Listen to this encouraging conversation with Kristen Welch to find out how you too are made to move mountains.   For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/376.   The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

I'm so happy to have Kristen Welch on with me to talk about her experience going from being a mom-blogger, to a world changer.  After a 2010 trip to Kenya with Compassion International, Kristen's world was rocked, and she hasn't looked back since.  In her recent book, Made to Move Mountains, Kristen talks about the various mountains we face -- the mountains we dream of climbing, as well as those we would never choose, but God puts in front of us.  As we're all facing various mountains related to the Coronavirus and a long quarantine period, Kristen's wisdom is incredibly relevant and inspiring.  We may not all be called to start global ministries but there is something each of us can do.  This may be the perfect time to consider which mountains we are being called to climb now.   Find show notes at:  www.monicaswanson.com/podcast Today's episode:  www.monicaswanson.com/episode-51  

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I don’t know about you, but my normal has certainly changed in the last month. I bet yours has too. It’s made me reflect on this unexpected season and just how many mountains are in our way… When Terrell and I were gifted a trip to Israel to tour the Holy Land, we were overwhelmed […]The post Ep. 26 | Jesus Changes Everything (Part 1) appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

A timely conversation about moving mountains when our world is faced with an unprecedented one. Plus some Enneagram and Strength Finders conversation. 1. We are all going to face unexpected mountains in our path. 2. It’s okay to grieve. 3. God is good, no matter what. 4. Look for the rainbows in the rain. Get Kristen's new book, Made to Move Mountains and give her a follow on IG. Simply Wholehearted quarantine #momlife resources to help you find routine and navigate boredom. Quarantine Routine 50 Device-Free Boredom Busters 7 Days Around the World Check out the Easy Enneagram resource- A FREE Video Typing Guide- discover and confirm your dominant Enneagram Type. If you are new to the Enneagram and want the EASIEST way to learn more then- check out the Easy Enneagram 101 Workshop. Walk away with clarity about what the Enneagram is, what it's not and what it can do for you in less than 30-minutes If you want to discover your dominant Enneagram Type and have greater clarity about your personality- check out the Easy Enneagram 201 Workshop. Head on over to follow Simply Wholehearted on IG to join the Enneagram conversation! Here are some of the promised Enneagram links: The Simply Wholehearted Enneagram QuickStart Guide List The Enneagram One Sheet Interested in the Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching? Sign up here to put your name on the wait-list. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simply-wholehearted-podcast/message

I was sitting in my hammock chair this week, in the middle of the day, desperate for some fresh air. I hit play on an audio message from Maureen, my precious friend, and the Director of our maternity homes in Kenya. Tears fell down my cheeks as I listened to her appeal and powerful explanation […]The post We Are In This Together- An Appeal From Kenya appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

I recorded this episode before the world was hit by an unprecedented pandemic, but I think with all our kids home for the foreseeable future, the timing is perfect. Click below to listen to my latest podcast episode. Excerpt: “Mom, you’ve been talking a lot about climbing mountains lately. You’re writing a whole book about it. […]The post Ep. 25 | When Parenting Is Your Mountain appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

My guest this week on the By His Grace podcast is Kristen Welch the founder of Mercy House and Fair Trade Friday. Kristen is a wife, mom, author, and Jesus loving world changer. On this show, we talk about how God wrecked her in the best possible way when she went to Kenya in 2007, and how […] The post Kristen Welch: Faith in the Unknown appeared first on By His Grace.

  This is what I’ve learned. God moves some mountains miraculously. We stare down the impossible, and it stares right back at us. But then God casts it into the sea and makes a way where there wasn’t. And some mountains God does not move. They are out in front of us—blocking our paths, obscuring […]The post Ep. 24 | The God Who Leads Us to the Mountain is the Same Who will Lead Us Over It appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Kristen Welch joins me on the Graceologie Podcast to talk about her new book: Made to Move Mountains. Gwen's Spring Event Calendar:  GwenSmith.net/Schedule Episode show notes: www.gwensmith.net/graceologie/87 Graceologie on INSTA: @graceologie Graceologie on FB: www.facebook.com/graceologie Gwen Smith on INSTA: @GwenSmithMusic Gwen Smith on FB: www.facebook.com/GwenSmithMusic

Abraham was old. Elijah was suicidal. Joseph was abused. Job went bankrupt. Moses had a speech problem. Gideon was afraid. Samson was a womanizer. Rahab was a prostitute. The Samaritan woman was divorced (five times). Noah was a drunk. Jeremiah was young. Jacob was a cheater. David was a murderer. Jonah ran from God. Naomi […]The post Ep. 23 | God Uses Disasters to Do the Impossible appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Click to hear my newest podcast episode below or read the notes: I’ll never forget the first time I stood on the edge of a mountain. I was a newlywed, and Terrell, my young husband, and I were hiking. Even though he grew up near Amarillo, Texas, which offers a flat terrain and a view […]The post Ep. 22 | The Mountain In Our Way appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

I’m an excellent worrier and a mediocre hiker. Hey, we all have our gifts. My word for 2020 is celebrate. I chose this word -not because I’ve made it over the mountain, but because I don’t stop and celebrate enough on the journey. Life is full of mountains–all kinds– that loom and leer and either […]The post Ep. 21 | Hike More, Worry Less appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

(click below to listen to this post as a podcast) Friday is a favorite day of the week for most people because it signifies the end of work or school and the beginning of the weekend which generally means rest, fun or both. This year, especially the last six months of Fridays, has meant an […]The post Ep. 20 | There Is Enough appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

“Mom…mom, hey mom!” My son had said my name 7 times in the last two minutes. I held up a finger, signifying he would wait until I paused in an important conversation with my husband. I continued talking and then– He said my name—one more time. I should have ignored it, but I had lost […]The post Ep. 19 | Thanks A Lot appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

We walked down a red dirt road, dodging a thin, hungry-looking dog and a wayward goat eating from a pile of rotten food. We stepped over trash in our path as we passed row after row of small shacks. A couple of little kids dressed in rags played in the dirt with makeshift toys of […]The post Ep. 18 | The Best Gift We Give Is Often The Best Gift We Receive appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

In this new podcast episode… Why do you think God has allowed you to be born in North America . . . and to be blessed with such material and spiritual abundance? In light of the superabundance you enjoy, what do you think is your minimal responsibility to the untold millions of lost and suffering […]The post Ep. 17 | Do Not Be Afraid (To Answer) appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

I have a new podcast that I’d really love for you to listen to this week. It’s a very important invitation to join me in moving mountains this holiday season. Show Notes: What is it? Still have questions? FAQ Host a Home for the Holiday Webcast Watch party in your home (and receive incredible fair […]The post Ep. 16 | An Invitation appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Ten years ago I knew nothing about how the world works. I was entitled and believed I deserved the American Dream. I lived in a comfortable bubble. I thought the bubble protected me and my family, but it only revealed my ignorance. I didn’t understand the plight of untold millions— how poverty and displacement were […]The post Ep. 15 | Twelve Documentaries That Changed My Life appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Big Tex Small Biz Podcast Episode 3 Welcome to this week’s edition of the Big Tex Small Biz podcast! Today hosts Justin Parks and Ryan Holland interview a truly unique and amazing businesswoman, Kristen Welch, of Mercy House Global! This fascinating episode of BTSB is all about how God gave a vision to one woman […]

Marriage can be hard. Marriage with children can be really hard. Both can also be really good. Today, podcast episode #14 focuses on parenting and raps up a three part marriage series with my husband, Terrell. We loved recording it together and dishing about all things parenting and we hope you love listening to it!The post Ep. 14 | Married With Children appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Today, I’m sharing the second part of sitting down with my husband, Terrell, to chat about ministry and working together every day at a non-profit. Together, we have faced huge mountains and some of them God has allowed us to move. We answered questions like, “How has our marriage survived the stress of starting a […]The post Ep. 13 | An Honest Conversation With My Husband About Ministry appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

This year, I’m celebrating 25 years of marriage. And our kids remind us….that’s a very long time, which must make us very old. Watch it, young Jedi.  We’ve had our good days and bad, our amazing seasons and the ones where we barely made it, but here we are, committed to the end. We recently […]The post Ep. 12 | Podcast Interview With My Husband on Marriage appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Podcast Transcript (scroll down to LISTEN): If you’ve read anything I’ve ever written, you might have picked up on a theme of inadequacy or an overwhelmed tone. You would be right. I wrote these words in 2014: I used to think my greatest fear was inadequacy. I believed these words for a very long time. […]The post Ep.11 | The Resource That Showed Me I Have What It Takes (And You Do Too) appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

[Scroll down to Listen to Podcast Episode #10] 10 years ago this month, I filled out non-profit paperwork to start Mercy House Global. I remember that day so well. I had no idea what I was doing and thankfully, we found some business online and paid $500 for them to help us. We knew we might […]The post Ep. 10 | Overwork Is Unbelief appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

A few weeks ago, I got a text from a friend and she said, “I had a dream about Mercy House. I want to share it with you some day.” The next morning, another text from the same friend, “Kristen, I had another dream last night. Call me when you have a chance.” I read […]The post Ep. 9 | When It Feels Like Everything Is Falling Apart appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

  God rarely does things the way we think he should. While we’re waiting to do something important, God is doing something important in us. He is refining us. He is making us uncomfortable. Dependent. He is revealing His strength in our weakness. It’s a truth that’s hard to grasp in the middle of the […]The post Ep. 8 | What Are We Supposed to Do Next appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

It's finally time for PART 2 of this amazing interview with Kristen Welch and I couldn't be more thrilled! Kristen talks about what it truly means to be a world changer, why the concept shouldn't intimidate us, and how to invite our children into mighty kingdom work. Kristen's heart is breathtakingly beautiful and I know this episode will be an inspiration!   For today's show notes, visit AudraHaney.com

Except from today’s podcast: Yesterday, I saw a mom struggling with a toddler in one arm and a baby on her hip in Target and it jogged a memory of me doing the same nearly two decades ago. Or was it really yesterday? That baby will be in a senior in high school in a […]The post Ep. 6 | Parenting Lessons I’ve Learned from Choosing a Missional Life appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Kristen Welch has an international ministry called The Mercy House, is a blogger at We are THAT family, a fellow podcaster at and the author of four books. Two of her books are some of my favorite parenting books—Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World and Raising World Changers in a Changing World.   Today, we are going to talk about raising grateful kids in an entitled world first. We are going to talk about how to go against the cultural grain to give our kids everything that is good—and instead choose to give them what's BEST.

Elisabeth Elliot says this, “What we call “struggling” is often delayed obedience.” What a power-packed, thoughtful truth bomb, right? Let me say it again: “What we call “struggling” is often delayed obedience.” Most of my trouble in the mountains, has to do with me not wanting too…. Not wanting to obey, not wanting to put […]The post Ep. 5: Six Things To Remember When We Do Hard Things appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

Notes: Tune in for an honest conversation between my 17 year old son and I on today’s newest podcast episode. We chat about moving mountains, friends + faith, how we are approaching dating, changing the world, being raised with a global perspective and temptation. He’s deeply wise and so mature for his age. I hope […]The post Ep. 4: A Vulnerable Conversation with My Teen Son appeared first on Kristen Welch. Click here to check out my book Advertise on my blog

BREAKING NEWS: We're now offering a daily dadAWESOME text message with encouragement, prayers, Bible verses, dad tips and other fatherhood inspiration. Simply text "dad" to 33222 to join DA Daily. ---------- This is part three of Mom Month and Kristen Welch joins us for a conversation about chasing dreams, living with gratitude and the dangers of living with ourselves in the center of our own universe. Kristen is a blogger (Wearethatfamily.com), author, podcaster and founder of an incredible nonprofit ministry in Kenya.  Conversations Notes: Showing our kids unconditional love (1:35) Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (2:20) Living for my family alone led to a child-centered home (7:35) My husband could see the emptiness in me and he hurt for me (11:00) The trip to Kenya woke me up... I literally woke up from the American Dream that had become a nightmare for me. The cycle in me that there was never enough. (11:40) Story of a young orphan boy in Kenya who in the worlds eyes had nothing (12:50) Why was this boy filled with joy? Why was he smiling when he had nothing (13:50) I have everything because I have Jesus (14:30) A response of doing nothing is still a response (16:18) We must acknowledge what we have done in the past that has led our families to where we are at (17:08) My choices changed. The way I shopped, consumed, lived and served (17:40) It revealed my own entitlement. How much I expected and felt like I deserved (18:00) "I don't want to add Jesus to my life like salt and pepper to a meal. I want him to be the main course!" (18:50) The can't have a child-centered home and a Jesus-centered home at the same time (18:55) Service was not part of who we were. We did not serve others (20:35) "It is really hard to change the direction of a ship [your family]. It does not happen overnight. It is slow and steady and consistent." We began making service a normal part of our lives (21:20) Instead of keeping everything to ourselves, our response was to start Mercy House (21:45) The reason you feel empty is that you're keeping these blessings to yourself (22:10) We simply took small steps towards saying yes everyday (23:30) Moving from a joyless person to a purposeful person (24:15) Where do we have extra to share? Spare seat at the table? Open seat in the vehicle? Room during the holidays? We're sitting on this incredible secret that generosity changes lives... it makes us grateful (25:55) Story of her husband helping her chase her dreams (26:55) My husband was way ahead of me. He was leading our family spiritually. He was asking questions that made me uncomfortable... He was seeing a pattern in me that was unhealthy (28:25) My husband said to me, "What happened to the girl that wanted to change the world?" (29:25) The heart of a husband that wanted to bring out the best in a wife... he didn't want motherhood to kill her dreams (32:20) I said let's do something radical and my husband said, "let's do it" (33:00) "God had to take me all the way to Kenya and wreck my heart so that when I came back I would be on the same page as my husband" (33:30) The real tension of needing her husband to lead in ways that were best for their family (34:00) This life isn't about me or even my family. This life is about the Gospel. We exist to make the Gospel known and glorify God in what we do. (36:30) "Wait for life's sweet spot where your passion and our skills collide with God's timing" (37:30) Be grateful. Gratitude can turn the hardest days into the best days. (38:30) Gratitude is a lifeline in our lives. It truly reminds us of what we have and a global perspective also helps us realize what we have (39:20) Episode Links: Wearethatfamily.com Moving Mountains Podcast Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes Raising World Changers in a Changing World Mercy House Global

No one wants to raise an "entitled" kid, parents talk & worry about it all the time. Breathe easy as we discuss some practical ways to rase grateful kids in today's world

Kristen Welch talks about how entitlement showed up in their family, and how she and her husband worked to foster gratitude in their children's hearts.Show Notes and ResourcesKristen Welch tells how she and her husband nipped their child's entitlement mentality in the bud. Kristen gives seven reasons parents overindulge their children, which results in kids who feel entitled.

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We all want to raise kids that have good grades and are nice, but what if our vision was to raise world changers? Wow, that changes things. Kristen Welch joins us today on raising grateful kids, kids who are leaders and kids who want to make the world a better place.

In today's episode of the #WalkItOut Podcast, we're chatting with Kristen Welch! I hope you enjoy today's show. You can listen at WalkItOutPodcast.com or on iTunes! For notes and links for everything we talked about on the show, visit: https://www.triciagoyer.com/021 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/walkitoutwithtriciagoyer/support

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Kristen Welch is a busy mother of three who runs the popular blog “We Are That Family” (WeAreThatFamily.com), in addition to a non-profit called Mercy Global House. In 2010, Kristen traveled with Compassion International on a trip to write about poverty in a huge slum. That experience turned her world upside down and led her and her family to start Mercy Global House--an organization that helps empower women and families in Kenya. Kristen wishes to give every family the tools to experience what it’s like to answer the call of the needs in our world, creating community with those in need, and in turn, raising up a new generation of “givers.” Kristen is the author of several books--her latest being Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. Stay tuned for the entire episode and hear about gift package giveaway featuring Kristen’s new book!    ---------------------------------------------- Show Sponsor: Shipt: Grocery Delivery

Kristen Welch + Leah talk about raising world changers, about living out your family values, and about righting the train and the tracks when you need to. www.leahheffner.com

Kristen Welch shares her journey starting Mercy House Kenya and how to raise world changers.

MEET KRISTEN: Kristen Welch was born and raised in Texas and she is the author of the parenting blog, We are THAT Family (www.wearethatfamily.com). Author of Rhinestone Jesus and Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen is the founder of Mercy House, a nonprofit maternity home in Kenya the rescues young pregnant girls from […] The post Raising World Changers :: Kristen Welch {EP 73} appeared first on Declare.

At 45 years old, my friend Kristen Welch talks about failing most of her parenting tests. But the Lord stirred the hearts of Kristen and her husband, and they started changing the way they handled “blessings” in their lives. Don’t miss the way Kristen describes the changes they’ve made in their family as they make a great effort to Raise World Changers by being World Changers themselves. A Bit About my Guest Kristen Welch is a native Texan, a wife and mom. She began blogging about her life on wearethatfamily.com nearly a decade ago. Over the years, Kristen has grown a vast following of moms who identify with her real, often funny, and always inspiring writing. In 2010, she traveled with Compassion International to Kenya on a blogging trip to write about poverty in a huge slum. That experience turned her world upside down, and as a result, she and her family founded a non-profit called Mercy House. The organization funds maternity centers for pregnant teens living in extreme poverty and manages Fair Trade Friday, a monthly subscription club that allows thousands of women in America to support impoverished women around the globe by purchasing the fairly traded product they create. Kristen is the author of multiple books, including Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes to God when Sparkly Safe Faith is No Longer Enough and Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life’s Biggest Yes. Kristen’s new book, Raising World Changers, has just released! Kristen’s blog following continues to grow, and many of the readers financially support the work of Mercy House. When she and her family aren’t traveling to Kenya, Kristen and her husband and their three children live in Magnolia, Texas, where they enjoy going to football games, flea markets, trying new restaurants and working with displaced refugees in Houston. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Billie Holiday said, "If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all." Mary broke into song after news of Jesus' birth too! How can you sing your song, instead of stress stealing your spark? **This special Advent Podcast** inspires your soul with bestselling author Kristen Welch(We Are That Family, "Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World"): 1) Slow Down & Break the Cycle of Busy to spark God's HOPE 2) Combat discouragement whenever you feel "It's too late!" 3) How to stay inspired, rather than let stress steal your spark 4) Learn the power of "the secret chocolate stash" and how to capture the moments that mean the most to your heart 5)Nurture gratitude in the heart of your child by nurturing your own heart from a place of honesty and vulnerability Plus, I share what I learned this week to live & build the life of the beloved! TOPICS INCLUDE: Letting grace rule your home more than rules or an agenda. Raising a grateful kids or leading an intentional home isn’t not a list do or don’ts or a checklist to do we have to complete. It’s through prayer asking for God for wisdom and guidance. Its’ grace. Learn the power of saying, “I’m sorry. This is hard for me too. Will you forgive me. Let’s figure this out together." Rather than doing the right thing, do the holy thing. Parenting from a place of honesty and vulnerability.

Today we have a show on a topic sorely missing in our society today — gratitude. We can all benefit from hearing the secret to what it takes to be grateful. I interview Kristen Welch, founder of the blog, “We are THAT Family” and Author of the book, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. Whether you have kids or not you’re going to learn the importance of having the right perspective on all of our circumstances. You can learn more by going to www.wearethatfamily.com or www.raisinggratefulkids.com The post Author Kristen Welch appeared first on Home Front with Cynthia Davis.

How do you raise grateful kids in our entitled society? How do we encourage gratefulness in ourselves? I love this conversation with Kristen Welch, author, mom, and founder of Mercy House Global. She took her family on a journey of providing sustainable jobs for vulnerable women around the world, and in the process her family gained a global worldview that looks a bit more like Jesus. Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or on the Blog.

On today’s episode we chat with one of our favorite writers and humans, Kristen Welch! Kristen blogs at www.weareTHATfamily.com, she’s written a couple of books {two of which are on Lyn’s list of the BEST books eva!} Rhinestone Jesus and How to Raise Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, AND she founded a non profit in Kenya […]

My guest for The Happy Hour #129 is Rebekah Lyons. Rebekah is the author of Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning and now You are Free: Be Who You Already Are. She is a mother of three, wife of one, and dog-walker of two living in Franklin, TN. Alongside her husband, Gabe, she serves as co-founder of Q Ideas, a nonprofit organization that helps Christian leaders winsomely engage in culture. When she's not busy writing killer books, you can find her reading and sipping a discriminating cup of coffee. In today's show, we cover it all. We start where all happy hours should start - a review on jumpsuits. If you don't know, Rebekah can rock a jumpsuit better than just about anyone out there. I later learn that one reason she can pull them off so effortlessly is because she's riding a bike with her son for about an hour every day. So, if you need a new goal, there you go. Riding a bike may just earn you a jumpsuit. In less trivial conversation, Rebekah shares about her newest book, You Are Free, which was just released yesterday. Y'all have heard me (at nauseam) talk about book covers, and this one is one of my favorites. It even feels good. Rebekah talks about the process of writing the book and battling the lies of the enemy to walk in obedience and write her story. She also shares about her family and their move to New York City with three kids, and how her son very cleverly caused himself to be sick at school day after day to communicate to his parents that it was time to move on. I am majorly inspired by Rebekah, and I hope that you are too. Make sure you hurry over and grab a copy of her latest book. {You can listen to the showHERE. 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 Rebekah's Book: You Are Free The Broken + Free Tour Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta by Mother Theresa What Rebekah is loving: Hourglass Makeup Palette, wearing hats and This Is Us Music from Jason Poe Connect with Rebekah Facebook // Instagram // Twitter Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: EM Jewelry+Design EM Jewelry+Design is a woman owned and operated company that makes jewelry by hand from start to finish. By creating high quality jewelry we encourage women to invest in fewer pieces that will last longer. Our hope is to inspire confidence in women, by looking and feeling great in what they are wearing. Learn more at emjewelrydesign.com and use code 'HAPPYHOUR' to save 10% on your purchase!  PrepDish Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you'll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After a couple of hours on the weekend, you'll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You'll save time and have some amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips & Fennel or Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna. Allison is offering listeners one month for just $4! You can't beat it. Check out PrepDish for this amazing deal! Use code: happyhour The Heart of Marriage With beautiful photographs and poignant prose, Dawn Camp invites you to reflect on the heart of marriage. This collection is perfect for the good days, the hard days, and all the days in between. With stories from Crystal Paine, Lisa-Jo Baker, Alexandra Kuykendall, Holley Gerth, Shaunti Feldhahn, Renee Swope, Richard Paul Evans, Kristen Welch, Mo Isom, and many more. Pick up your copy here.

My guest for The Happy Hour #127 is Sally Clarkson. Sally is the mother of four wholehearted children, a popular conference speaker, and champion of women everywhere. She is the best-selling author of numerous books and articles on Christian motherhood and parenting, including her most recent release, Different, written with her son. Sally lives in Monument, Colorado and loves Jesus, her family, reading, music, tea, traveling, long walks, and her golden retriever, Darcy. On today's show, Sally and I chat about writing her newest book with her son, Nathan. Growing up as an out-of-the-box kid with OCD and ADHD, Nathan writes about his experiences and thought patterns, and Sally writes about her journey in parenting him (mistakes and all). In our conversation, Sally shares more about the book - how it came to be, what it was like to write with her son, and what she learned along the way. Her wisdom in parenting kiddos with different personalities, different strengths and weaknesses is so valuable. Sally and I also chat about disciplining children based on their personalities. Finally, she talks about how she is passionate about making sure she is filled up, so that the people that draw from her, draw riches and not poverty. Whether you have been following Sally for a long time, and getting to know her for the first time, I hope you find our conversation to be inspiring no matter what stage of like you are in. Today's conversation is parenting-heavy, but I hope you're able to glean a little nugget or two for your life. {You can listen to the showHERE. 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 Prayer by Philip Yancey Renew Your Heart Conferences What Sally is loving: strong cappuccino, being with her children and New York City Music from Jason Poe Connect with Sally Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: EM Jewelry+Design EM Jewelry+Design is a woman owned and operated company that makes jewelry by hand from start to finish. By creating high quality jewelry we encourage women to invest in fewer pieces that will last longer. Our hope is to inspire confidence in women, by looking and feeling great in what they are wearing. Learn more at emjewelrydesign.com and use code 'HAPPYHOUR' to save 10% on your purchase!  Noonday Collection Noonday Collection is a business that uses fashion to create meaningful opportunities around the world. When you purchase Noonday accessories, you create a marketplace for artisan businesses, enabling them to provide dignified jobs in vulnerable communities. They develop artisan businesses through fair trade, collaborative design, responsible financing, capacity building and long-term partnership. On February 16, Noonday releases their newest line! If you host a Noonday Trunk show between February 16-28, you could earn gifts from some of their partners over at Lindsay Letters and The Object Enthusiast. Plus, with a qualifying show you'll be entered to win a trip for 2 to Austin! Contact your local Ambassador to book a show today. If you don't have an Ambassador, go to the here and you'll find a match with someone in your area!   The Heart of Marriage With beautiful photographs and poignant prose, Dawn Camp invites you to reflect on the heart of marriage. This collection is perfect for the good days, the hard days, and all the days in between. With stories from Crystal Paine, Lisa-Jo Baker, Alexandra Kuykendall, Holley Gerth, Shaunti Feldhahn, Renee Swope, Richard Paul Evans, Kristen Welch, Mo Isom, and many more. Pick up your copy here.

My guest for The Happy Hour #126 is the incredibly gorgeous Sazan Hendrix. Digital media influencer and fashion/beauty/lifestyle icon, Sazan was born to inspire others. As one of the most recognizable and leading young beauty entrepreneurs, she is transforming the professional business of social and digital media all around the world with nearly one million loyal followers across her platforms in addition to the millions of views on her blog and YouTube channel. She has also become an exclusive digital media ambassador for Maybelline, and most recently has launched her very own monthly box subscription called Bless Box.  On today's show, Sazan and I chat about what her days look like as a fashion and beauty blogger. If you have ever wondered what a day in the life of someone who lives in the digital world looks like, Sazan does a great job of describing it. She shares about how she and her husband work together and how they make it work. She also tells about her Kurdish background, and the costs and challenges with her decision to follow Jesus and marry an American man. She recently travelled to Israel, and shares about her experience and the digital backlash she received. If you don't already know Sazan, trust me, you'll probably find yourself binging on her YouTube videos for the next few hours. That's how we met, anyway. Sazan is the kind of beautiful that's an itsy bit intimidating to me. But, I was so impressed by her, and how relatable and personable she is. I think you will love getting to know her...and now I suspect I have lost you to perusing her YouTube channel. If you can break away, come back on Friday for another episode of The Happy Half Hour! {You can listen to the showHERE. 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 Together for Israel Sazan's Be Wild Bless Box What Sazan is loving: Downton Abbey, brown matte lipsticks and indoor cycling Music from Jason Poe Connect with Sazan Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: Noonday Collection Noonday Collection is a business that uses fashion to create meaningful opportunities around the world. When you purchase Noonday accessories, you create a marketplace for artisan businesses, enabling them to provide dignified jobs in vulnerable communities. They develop artisan businesses through fair trade, collaborative design, responsible financing, capacity building and long-term partnership. On February 16, Noonday releases their newest line! If you host a Noonday Trunk show between February 16-28, you could earn gifts from some of their partners over at Lindsay Letters and The Object Enthusiast. Plus, with a qualifying show you'll be entered to win a trip for 2 to Austin! Contact your local Ambassador to book a show today. If you don't have an Ambassador, go to the here and you'll find a match with someone in your area!   PrepDish Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you'll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After a couple of hours on the weekend, you'll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You'll save time and have some amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips & Fennel or Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna. Allison is offering listeners one month for just $4! You can't beat it. Check out PrepDish for this amazing deal! Use code: happyhour The Heart of Marriage With beautiful photographs and poignant prose, Dawn Camp invites you to reflect on the heart of marriage. This collection is perfect for the good days, the hard days, and all the days in between. With stories from Crystal Paine, Lisa-Jo Baker, Alexandra Kuykendall, Holley Gerth, Shaunti Feldhahn, Renee Swope, Richard Paul Evans, Kristen Welch, Mo Isom, and many more. Pick up your copy here.

Click here to tune in to Part ONE of my interview with Kristen and Maureen. This is part TWO of my episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, in which I sit down with Kristen Welch and Maureen Kaderi of Mercy House. Kristen is a blogger and author… she blogs at We are THAT Family and has ... Read More about EP 9 Part 2: Kristen Welch (WeAreTHATFamily.com) & Maureen Kaderi – Mercy House Global

In this episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I had the UNBELIEVABLE privilege and honor to sit down with Kristen Welch and Maureen Kaderi of Mercy House. Kristen is a blogger and author… she blogs at We are THAT Family and has written Rhinestone Jesus and Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. Maureen Kaderi is the ... Read More about EP 9 Part 1: Kristen Welch (WeAreTHATFamily.com) & Maureen Kaderi – Mercy House Global

Episode 18 Exposing Real Estate and Damn Near Anything Else recording live at Rose Garden Studios  #018 - Gender Inequality, Donald Trump’s Life Long Love Affair with Separatism, 7 Things We Must Tell Our Daughters, Gender Pay Gap, More. Resourceshttp://wearethatfamily.com/2013/03/raising-daughters-in-a-world-that-devalues-them-7-things-we-must-tell-them/ - Kristen Welch http://www.iwpr.org/initiatives/pay-equity-and-discrimination scott@exposingrealestate.com colin@exposingrealestate.com 10/20/16Exposing Real Estate and Damn Near Anything ElseRose Garden Studios Hear our new show at: Web http://2rationalbastards.com http://tworationalbastards.com iTunes http://bit.ly/iTunes2RB Google http://bit.ly/Google2RB Youtube http://bit.ly/Youtube_2RB FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/2RationalBastards/ Email 2rationalbastards@gmail.com

Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet―it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. Today she's joining me on the podcast (in part 2 of 2) to talk about this, because it matters how we raise the next generation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet―it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. Today she's joining me on the podcast (in part 1 of 2) to talk about this, because it matters how we raise the next generation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Learn how to raise kids who know how to serve, say thank you, and limit screen time.  Blogger Kristen Welch joins Arlene for this encouraging conversation about motherhood, messes and redemption.   

Today we have a show on a topic sorely missing in our society today — gratitude. We can all benefit from hearing the secret to what it takes to be grateful. I interview Kristen Welch, founder of the blog, “We are THAT Family” and Author of the book, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. Whether you have kids or not you’re going to learn the importance of having the right perspective on all of our circumstances. You can learn more by going to www.wearethatfamily.com or www.raisinggratefulkids.com The post How to Raise Grateful Kids in an Entitlement World appeared first on Home Front with Cynthia Davis.

Popular blogger Kristen Welch shows you how to raise grateful kids in an entitled world.  You will be inspired by her family's service to their non profit Mercy House in Africa.  Learn how to respond when your kids complain or whine about what they don't have.  

Kayla Aimee faced every mother's greatest fear. She spent nearly a year in the hospital with her newborn daughter.Join us as she shares her journey and the lessons she learned about faith, hope and the road to fear-less motherhood. "Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there." -Unkown Fair Trade Friday My friend Kristen Welch is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Fair Trade Friday - a wonderful monthly membership club that delivers high quality fair traded items to your door. It's such a great way to discover new goodies AND invest in creative women all over the world. Click here to learn more about Fair Trade Friday. Eliminate the Overwhelm of Meal Planning PlanToEat.com makes it SIMPLE for me to make a quick meal plan, prep my shopping list (they do it automagically based on your meal plan!) and get in and out of the grocery store. My favorite feature is that I can create a meal plan once and then reuse it. On a busy week when I don't have the brain power to meal plan, all I need to do is drag and drop the recipe on my calendar and voila - meal planning and shopping list prep are done in less than 30 second. Genius. Get your free 30 day trial at PlanToEat.com. Click the play button in the post or grab your favorite podcast app and join us for a chat! Quick Links Kaylaaimee.com Kayla's book - Anchored MealPlanningBootcamp.com Love the song in the outro? It's called God Day. It's by Jen Stanbro and you can get it on iTunes by clicking here and check out Jen's site by clicking here. Connect with Kayla Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram How to Listen to This Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or Stitcher and get the latest episodes as soon as they are available. If you're new to podcasts, click here learn more about them!

Maybe you've had an experience that touched you so deeply that it changed your life forever. Dr. Terry's guest, Kristen Welch found herself on that very path, and talks to her about her book Rhinestone Jesus.

Maybe you've had an experience that touched you so deeply that it changed your life forever. Dr. Terry's guest, Kristen Welch found herself on that very path, and talks to her about her book Rhinestone Jesus.

How can an average suburban mom change the world? Kristen Welch is sharing her incredible story on the podcast today. Her journey took her around the world, but as you'll hear in this episode, she found just as much need right in her own backyard. Kristen is humble and wise and a woman of action. Don't miss this podcast! Grab your headphones, join us for a chat and keep reading to learn more! Quick Links Learn more about Mercy House Kenya. Check out Kristen's book, Rhinestone Jesus. Love the song in the outro? It's called God Day. It's by Jen Stanbro and you can get it on iTunes by clicking here and check out Jen's site by clicking here. I also don't want you to miss the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle sale that ends Monday! Click here to learn more. Connect with Kristen Blog:WeAreThatFamily.com Social media: Twitter Facebook Pinterest How to Listen to This Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or Stitcher and get the latest episodes as soon as they are available. If you're new to podcasts, click here learn more about them!

How can an average suburban mom change the world? Kristen Welch is sharing her incredible story on the podcast today. Her journey took her around the world, but as you’ll hear in this episode, she found just as much need right in her own backyard. Kristen is humble and wise... Read more

Well. Here it is, the last speaker interview before we all gather in Dallas. Just can’t believe it. Thank you for listening to the podcast and welcoming our speakers. They have been praying for this weekend, seeking God for the message He wants you to hear. Continue to pray for their safety in traveling and […] The post How Obedience Changes Your Life :: Kristen Welch {Ep 21} appeared first on Declare.

Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him. /