Podcasts about summer book club

In the car. At your desk. Taming a temper tantrum. Wiping tears. Teaching algebra. Exhausted, poured out, overwhelmed with worry. That's exactly where God meets you LINKS:Use Code PODCAT20 for a discount at the Mom ShopJoin the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for the Weary Mom with Shalene RobertsCease your mental and emotional striving and approach the throne of grace with honest prayers whispered through tired lips.On today's Everyday Prayers Podcast by Shalene Roberts listen to a prayer for every weary mom chasing rest in all the wrong places. Reference: Psalm 46:10Prayer: Lord, we confess how often we’ve chased rest in all the wrong places, in cleared calendars, finished to-do lists, and seasons that never quite arrive. Forgive us for striving when You’ve invited us simply to come. Teach us to abide in Your Word, even in small, imperfect moments. And teach us to be still, to cease striving, and to know that You are God, and we can rest safely in Your care. In Jesus’ name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Some weeks, quiet time doesn't look like an hour with your Bible and three commentaries. Sometimes it's 5 minutes with a cup of coffee before the kids wake up — and that's enough. LINKS:Use Code PODCAT20 for a discount at the Mom ShopJoin the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsFilling Up & Pouring Out with Shalene Roberts Today on the Everyday Prayers Podcast, we're back with author Shalene Roberts talking about two practices every tired mom needs: staying connected to the vine through God's Word, and finding real rest — the kind only Jesus can give. Reference: Hebrews 12:1-2 Prayer: Jesus, we are so thankful that you meet us where we are in our motherhood. God, today I pray for opportunities of pulling the apron over our heads. Would you help us to connect with you? Would you remind us of the kingdom command that you have given us and show us in our motherhood where and how to connect with you, so that we can live on mission to go and tell, first in our family and then to the world around us. It's in your name we pray, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Between the errands, the meals, and the never-ending to-do list — can we just be honest? Some seasons don't leave room for physical rest. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for Rest with Erin H. Warren But today's episode of Everyday Prayers by Erin Warren is a reminder: God's rest isn't about doing less, it's about coming to Him. Reference: Matthew 11: 28-30 Prayer: Lord, let me see your presence with us today. Breathe restful life over our souls.May we remember that we do not need to carry the burdens that we feel, but instead we can lay them at your feet. Take your yoke and rest. Thank you for coming to Redefine Sabbath Rest. Thank you for showing us the way in which we should walk. Thank you for the promise of rest, even when we feel anything but rested. It's in your name we pray. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A pile of laundry. Grumbling boys. And an unexpected game of laundry basketball. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to Align our Hearts with God by Christie Thomas In today's episode of the Everyday Prayers Podcast, Christie Thomas tells the story of how reframing a chore as an act of service turned complaining into joy and invites us to do the same. Reference: Matthew 25:21 Prayer: Lord, I thank you that you are just and merciful and faithful. Please help my heart to align with yours so that I serve in a way that brings you joy. May my joy be made complete in you and you alone. In Jesus name. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"Why did that just come out of my mouth?" Anyone else asked yourself this? LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for Words that Overflow by Nicolet Bell We've been talking about kind words in our house a lot lately — and it turns out the real answer is always the same: it's what's in your heart. Today's episode is a gentle, convicting look at the connection between our hearts and our tongues, for us and for our kids. Reference: Matthew 12:33-37 Prayer: Lord God, in our passage today, your word says that whatever is in our hearts determines what we say. Help me to see my angry and hurtful words as a sign that my heart needs to change. Please fill my heart with your thoughts and purposes so that the words that come out of my mouth will always be beneficial and loving to those around me. I pray the same thing for my family. We need your help. In Jesus' name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do not be afraid. Go and tell. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for the Go-and-Tell Mom by Shalene Roberts That command isn't just for the ends of the earth — it's for the ends of our own home. In the carpool line, at the kitchen sink, on the sidelines of practice. Motherhood doesn't put the Great Commission out of reach. It puts it right in front of us. Reference: Matthew 28:10 Prayer: Lord, thank You for the go-and-tell commission, and for the reminder that it begins right here, in our own home, with the children You have placed in our care. Forgive us for the times we’ve rushed past the sacred moments, too busy or too tired to point our children to You. Give us eyes to see our everyday as a mission field. Teach us to pray without ceasing. And let the legacy of our motherhood ripple far beyond what we can see, to generations yet unborn. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsSpiritual Warfare + Motherhood with Nicolet Bell & Shalene Roberts Reference: Matthew 6:33 Prayer: Father, open my eyes to the wonder and mystery of the ever-present kingdom work around me. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most moms want the same thing: a home that feels safe. Not perfect, not polished, just safe. A place where your kids can breathe, where they can be honest, where they can come to you even when they're scared. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for a Safe Home by Elizabeth Good Today's episode of Everyday Prayers by Elizabeth Good reminds us that safe does not happen by accident. Safe is built — with little choices, day after day. Reference: James 5:16 Prayer: God, thank you for my family. Thank you for trusting me with these hearts. Help me build a home where truth can be spoken. Show me where I've been afraid of hard conversations. Forgive me for the times I rushed, judged, or shut things down because I felt uncomfortable. Teach me, Lord, how to listen well. Give me gentle words and a steady spirit. Make our home a safe place where my kids can come close, tell the truth, and find help. When something is hidden, bring it into the light with love. Heal what needs healing in us, and let our family be stronger because we chose honesty. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things." — Colossians 3:2 LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for the Lord's Strength by Brooke McGlothlin Paul urges believers to put off anger, wrath, malice, and slander — and put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and above all, love. Even when you feel you don't have the strength to, God has all the strength you need. Reference: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer: Father, we are weak, but you are strong. Thank you for giving us your word so we can know how to live in a way that honors you. But more than that, thank you for giving us a real relationship with you that breathes life into us when we can't do it on our own. We love you. Help us to keep our eyes on the things above. In Jesus' name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"He must increase, but I must decrease." — John 3:30 LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to Live in Humility with Nicolet Bell In a situation where John could have easily been jealous and upset, he resisted. He chose to put Jesus above himself. He knew his role and he found joy in it. Our joy is made complete when we take a surrendered posture before Jesus and desire to increase His name and fame and decrease our own. Reference: John 3:29 Prayer: Father, humble the hearts of our families before you today. In a society that praises first place in raving reviews, large platforms, and winning records, Help us and our children to seek your glory above our own. Help us to model for our children what it looks like to live in humility and give them a heart that desires to serve you by serving others. In Jesus' name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you've been mothering for any length of time, you've felt it. The tension that flares up out of nowhere. The shame-soaked voice that whispers, you're failing your children. The weariness that settles in even after a full night's sleep. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for Mothers to Arise by Shalene Roberts God has called us to the fight the lies of the enemy and He has equipped us for it. Reference: Judges 5:7 Prayer: Lord, open our eyes. Make us aware of the battle around us and reveal the truth to us that You have already won. Forgive us for the times we’ve sat passively on the sidelines, unaware of the war that wages for the hearts of our children and the life of our families. Give us the courage of Deborah. Cover our homes with the blood of Christ. Let Your kingdom fill every room, every heart, every ordinary moment of our motherhood. And when the enemy comes with his lies and his schemes, remind us: we are yours, and you have already won. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The smell of hot dogs on the grill. The splash of pool water. The crunch of a fresh slice of watermelon. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to Celebrate Freedom from Nicolet Bell As we head into this holiday weekend, today's episode of Everyday Prayers is a reminder for us to be fully present with our families, leading out in gratitude for the freedom that we enjoy. Reference: Galatians 5:1 Prayer: Father, help us to celebrate the freedom in our nation and the freedom we have in your son Jesus. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning." — Lamentations 3:22-23. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for When You Feel Broken by Emily T. Wierenga Today's prayer by Emily T. Wierenga is a prayer for the world to know God by our love for others. Remember, His is faithfulness is greater. Reference: Lamentations 3:19-24 Prayer: Lord Jesus, I have so much to learn about love. I am so careful with my love, so reserved, and that really isn’t love at all. May Your lavish love pour through me onto everyone I meet. May the world know I am a Christian by my love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

So often as moms, just trying to survive the day, we might not feel like we have much to give to the world. But God is working and moving in our lives in ways we might not identify in the moment. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for the Lord to Use Your Current Season by Bunni Pounds Today's episode of Everyday Prayers with Bunni Pounds is a prayer for the Lord to use our current season, even in the small ways. Reference: Nehemiah 2:5 Prayer: Jesus, thank you for using every part of my life and my current season to prepare me for all that you have for me now and into the future. Help me to be content and to learn so that I can follow you to help others in the days ahead. I want to be a favored leader like Nehemiah that blesses my children and the people around me at my church, in my community, and across our nation. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Some mornings you wake up and you're just bone weary. The messes, the guilt, the late nights — all of it piling up at once. If that's you today, this episode is for you. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to Move Our Weariness to Worship by Tara L. Cole We're talking about five practical ways to abide in Jesus even when you have nothing left. Listen today! Reference: John 15:1,4-5 Prayer: Father, thank you so much for seeking a relationship with us and reaching out towards us first. Please move our weariness to worship. Remind us of all you've done, help us to remember your character when the days are long. Please open our eyes to all the ways we can abide in you throughout our days. Thank you for your presence in our lives. In Jesus name Amen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it." — Genesis 28:16. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for When the Enemy Whispers that None of This Matters by Shalene Roberts How many times could we utter those same words? Today's episode of Everyday Prayers is a prayer for kingdom eyes — for awareness that God is in this place, filling, providing, sustaining, comforting, even when we don't see it. Reference: Genesis 28:16 Prayer: Lord, we confess that we rush past so much. Your kingdom is among us, and yet so often we don’t see it. Open our eyes today. Let us sense Your presence in the ordinary moments. Remind us that we are not merely mothers; we are co-heirs with Christ, called to a sacred and eternal work. Let that truth change the way we see our children, our home, and our calling. And when the enemy whispers that none of this matters, let us remember … we are standing on holy ground. In Jesus’ name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Cala Elliott shares how she stepped into school communications without a traditional PR degree - and how she continues to push through imposter syndrome by focusing on the value of the stories she gets to tell.You'll hear why being physically present in school buildings can completely change the stories you discover. Cala explains how hallway conversations, break room chats, and simply showing up help her uncover moments that might otherwise be missed.Cala reminds us that relationship-building is one of the most powerful tools a school communicator has. When staff members know you, trust you, and see you regularly, they're much more likely to invite you into meaningful moments.This episode is also a great reminder not to do this work alone. Cala talks about the confidence it took to reach out to others, ask questions, and build a network of people who understand the unique challenges of school PR.SPECIAL GUESTCala ElliottPublic Relations CoordinatorSherrard School District, IllinoisEmail: elliottc@sherrard.us or socialmedia@sherrard.us Website: https://www.sherrard.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherrardschooldistrict High School Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579068032201 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherrardschooldistrict/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sherrardschooldistrict USEFUL INFORMATIONSign up here for our Summer Book Club. We start on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11 am CDT.Viral video of principals dancing - over 2.4 million views on Instagram.Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Ever feel like a "morning person" is someone with a 5am workout, artisan toast, and homemade cinnamon rolls when the kids wake up? Same! LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Order Jennifer Dukes Lee's BookDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsHow to Love Your Morning with Nicolet Bell + Jennifer Dukes Lee In today's episode of Everyday Prayers, Jennifer Dukes Lee reminds us that being a morning person isn't about the clock — it's about how we show up. Even mornings spent nursing a baby or praying in the carpool line count. Prayer: Teach me how to love my morning. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Resentment behind us. Pressure in front of us. That's the loop so many moms live in — judging our parents for what they didn't do, then fearing our kids will judge us the same way. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Order Elizabeth's bookDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for Generational Freedom & Forgiveness by Elizabeth Good But generational freedom is possible. Listen to this week's episode on breaking the pattern. In today's episode of Everyday Prayers, Elizabeth Good helps us pray for a judgement free heart and mind. Reference: Ephesians 4.32 Prayer: Today, I bring my parents to you. I release my judgment. I release my need to replay the past. I release the inner courtroom where I keep trying to get a verdict. Jesus, help me forgive the way you forgave me. Pull out every bitter root in my heart. so it will not grow and spread into my home. Heal me where I am still tender. Teach me to parent from peace and not from fear. And please protect my children from carrying what was never meant to be theirs. Thank you that you are rewriting our family story with grace. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening." — 1 Kings 17:6 LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Purchase Marcie's BookDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for a Sound Mind by Marcie Gourley God's provision is rarely predictable, but it is always personal. Today on Everyday Prayers, our guest Jennifer Dukes Lee reminds us to pray: Lord, send the ravens. Reference: Philippians 4:8 Prayer: Father, let what my children think about shape their hearts to reflect your peace. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening." — 1 Kings 17:6 LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Purchase Jennifer's Book: How to Love Your MorningDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for When You Need God to Show Up by Jennifer Dukes Lee God's provision is rarely predictable, but it is always personal. Today on Everyday Prayers, our guest Jennifer Dukes Lee reminds us to pray: Lord, send the ravens. Reference: 1 Kings 17:6 Prayer: Father, open my eyes to the provision You send, and steady my heart as I wait. I place my needs in Your loving hands today. Lord, send the ravens. In Jesus’ name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There are chapters of motherhood we'd rather skip past. The hard ones. The messy ones. But we can't fully appreciate the sacred gift of redemption until we've honestly looked at our need for it. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for Christ to Transform my Ordinary, Broken, Beautiful Motherhood by Shalene Roberts Reference: Romans 5:8 Prayer: Lord, we come to you broken. We come to you weary from the weight of the smothering rule and the pain of living in the fallen world. Remind us today that our brokenness need not defeat us. Rather, use it to draw us to you. Thank you for the cross. Thank you that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Let the miracle of the empty tomb be the foundation of our motherhood today. Where we are depleted, fill us. Where we are afraid, steady us. Where we are grieving, hold us. And let the resurrection power of Jesus Christ transform our ordinary, broken, beautiful motherhood into something eternal. In Jesus' name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jake Sturgis from Captivate Media joins Andrea to unpack the growing concern around AI, deepfakes, and student photos - and why school communicators need thoughtful guardrails, not fear-based decisions.You'll hear why a blanket “no more student photos” policy can create unintended consequences for trust, transparency, enrollment, referendum storytelling, and family connection.Andrea and Jake share practical ways schools can reduce risk, from reviewing opt-in/opt-out processes to watching for student names, ID badges, bus numbers, computer screens, certificates, and other identifying details.This conversation will help you think through smarter storytelling strategies, including wide shots, close-up detail photos, staff training, family education, and clear communication with concerned parents.SPECIAL GUESTJake Sturgis, APRCEO/FounderCaptivate Media + Consulting, MinnesotaEmail: jake@captivatemedia.us Website: https://www.captivatemedia.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaptivateMediaConsulting USEFUL INFORMATIONBlog: Should Schools Stop Posting Student Photos Because of AI?Sign up here for our Summer Book Club. We start on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11 am CDT.Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Grandfathers can be grand-friends! In this special Father's Day episode, we invited Jay Payleitner to read the devotion today. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for Grandparent Relationships by Jay Payleitner God designed families with generational roles — each one purposeful, each one a gift. Jay unpacks what it means to be a trusted ally who offers encouragement, perspective, delight, and acceptance giving grandparents in your life permission to just enjoy the game. Reference: Proverbs 17:6 NIV Prayer: Heavenly Father, we cherish your design for families and the generational roles you’ve given us. As described in Proverbs 17:6, help us, Lord, find purpose, pride, and joy as parents, grandparents, and adult children. Giving love and receiving love unconditionally. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Waiting is hard. It stretches us, tests us, and sometimes feels like it might break us. But here's what I've been sitting with: waiting is not the pausing of life. It's the living of it. If you're in a season of waiting today, this episode is for you. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for God to Reach Into the Waiting by Emily Wierenga Reference: Psalm 131:1 Prayer: Abba, I am waiting and I am watching. Please reach into my waiting and give me peace. Make room in me for a miracle. Clean out all the ugly, all the hurt, all the fear, and all that is non-gospel. I am ready. Use me. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There are moments in motherhood when we realize our children are learning far more from what we do than from what we say. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for Leaders by Marcie Gourley They're watching how we respond to stress. They're listening to the tone we use when we talk about others. One of the quietest, yet most powerful ways we can shape that understanding is through prayer.Reference: 1 Timothy 2:1-4Prayer: Lord, You see already the world our children will inherit. Yet, teach me to turn to You first, to speak with truth in love, and let my home be a place where praying for our leaders is not just something we say, but something we live. Teach me to hold high the lantern of prayer, that I may pass it on to light the way for others behind me. In Jesus’ precious name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I knew motherhood was sacred before I ever held my first child. Something inside me whispered of that truth. But no one told me it would also feel invisible. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to See the Sacred Hiding in the Small by Shalene Roberts Reference: Genesis 1:26 Prayer: Lord, on the days when motherhood feels unseen and desperately hard, remind me that You see it all. Bring to my mind the beautiful truth that You designed this family out of the overflow of Your own eternal love. When the enemy whispers that none of this matters, let Your truth be louder. Give me eyes to see the sacred hiding in the small, the eternal woven into the ordinary, the miraculous present in the mess. In Jesus' name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Samantha Fleming brings nearly 20 years of independent school experience to this conversation, and her practical advice will help school communicators find more balance, purpose, and joy in the day-to-day work.You'll hear why Samantha believes social media should not be about selling your school. Instead, it should showcase your culture, celebrate your people, and share the joy already happening inside your buildings.Samantha shares smart, actionable strategies for communicating with families, including when to send emails, how to avoid overwhelming parents, and why every message should have a clear purpose.Get ready for a mic-drop moment on the value of strategic communications: leaders can either pay communicators to clean up a mess or bring them to the table early to help prevent it.SPECIAL GUESTSamantha FlemingDirector of Marketing, Communications, and Strategic InitiativesOakwood School, VAEmail: sfleming@oakwoodschool.com LinkedIn: Samantha (Pleasant) FlemingWebsite: https://www.oakwoodschool.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakwoodSchoolVA/# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakwoodschoolva USEFUL INFORMATIONSign up here for our Summer Book Club. We start on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11 am CDT.Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

My mom used to sing it to me as a kid: "The sun will come out tomorrow." And time after time, whatever I was so upset about the day before seemed a little brighter in the morning. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to be Clothes in Gladness by Nicolet Bell That's what Psalm 30:5 is — it's a kingdom promise. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.Today we're closing out our Start Your Summer with Psalms series praying this over our kids: that theywould know joy dependent on the presence of God, not happiness dependent on their circumstances. Reference: Psalm 30 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"Wait for the Lord. Be strong and let your heart take courage. Wait for the Lord." — Psalm 27:14LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to Wait Well by Nicolet Bell All throughout Scripture, God is calling His people to be a people who wait on Him. We want our children to learn that practice.

There's a verse in Psalm 23 that stopped me in my tracks this week.

This summer I want to slow down, step outside, and actually look up.

Want to start a book club for your homeschool family this summer — but not sure where to begin? In this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast, host Lisa Bailey and her guest Stephanie Meter explore how book clubs for all ages can build community, spark rich conversations, and raise lifelong readers. Whether you have a one-year-old or a high schooler working through philosophy, there's a book club format that works for your family. From practical tips on discussion questions and activities to how Classical Conversations' common topics framework can deepen any book discussion, this episode is packed with encouragement for homeschool moms ready to make reading a shared adventure. You don't need a perfect plan — you need good books, good people, and maybe a snack. Tune in and get inspired to start reading together this summer!   This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by Classical Conversations' new 2026 Product Line: This April, Classical Conversations launched an exciting portfolio of new products designed to strengthen math fluency, develop critical reasoning skills, and equip families with practical tools for classical, Christian homeschooling. From flashcard resources and reasoning curriculum to hands-on manipulatives and a foundational parent resource, these releases deepen the classical learning journey for families at every level. Visit ClassicalConversations.com/WhatsNew/ to explore the entire April 2026 product collection and start strengthening your family's classical, Christian education today.

Psalm 16 reminds us that when God draws the boundary lines around our lives, they fall in pleasant places. And we have a beautiful inheritance in Him — beginning right now, not just in heaven.LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer to Know the Path of Life by Nicolet Bell Reference: Psalm 16 Prayer: Father, may my children know they have no good apart from you. May they take refuge in you alone. May they hold you as their chosen portion. May the boundary lines around their lives fall in pleasant places. And may they know that they have a beautiful inheritance in you — not only in the future, but beginning right now. May they experience the fullness of joy in your presence, and may you make known to them the path of life. In Jesus' name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As the summer weather turns its bright face towards New England, we find ourselves wrapping up another year of book club...just in time to start planning for NEXT YEAR'S BOOK CLUB!! Get your phone loaded with all the podcasts you need for the beach with this month's new episodes. First, we open up a themed grab bag with articles all related to participants with dual-diagnoses. Then we dig into the details of concept formation with Dr. Catherine Williams to find out exactly how you should really be teaching new things. Last, get prepared for your annual medical check-up with an episode all about medical toleration procedures. And as if that wasn't enough, Patrons gain access to our Summer Book Club pick, "Adventures in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis" featuring an interview with Dr. MerrilI Winston in addition to our regular book club shenanigans. If you work in the school setting (or are getting ready to work in the school setting) you do not want to miss out. Interested in selecting all of next year's Book Club selections? Then be sure to fill out our new poll to let us know what we should be packing in our summer go-bags for next year's episodes. Articles for June 2026 (DUAL DIAGNOSIS) A Very Dual-Diagnosis Grab Bag (Summer 2026 Grab Bag) Nussbaum, N.L. (2012). ADHD and female specific concerns: A review of the literature and clinical implications. Journal of Attention Disorders, 16, 87-100. doi: 10.1177/1087054711416909 Kurtz, P. F., Chin, M. D., Robinson, A. N., O'Connor, J. T., & Hagopian, L. P. (2015). Functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior exhibited by children with fragile X syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 43, 150-166. doi: 10/1016/j.ridd.2015.06.010 Lambert, J. M., Parikh, N., Stankiewicz, K. C., Houchins‐Juarez, N. J., Morales, V. A., Sweeney, E. M., & Milam, M. E. (2019). Decreasing food stealing of a child with prader-willi syndrome through function based differential reinforcement. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 721-728. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3747-y Conceptual Learning w/ Dr. Catherine Williams Williams, C.L., St. Peter, C.C., Perone, M., Aguilar, M., Cederberg, B.A., Gregersen, D.J., & Richardson, E.J. (2025). Using must-have and can-have features to improve conceptual learning. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 124, e70037. doi: 10.1002/jeab.70037 Williams, C.L. & Roop, J.C. (2025). Instruction consisting of a rule and set of examples and nonexamples reliably teaches concepts. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 124, e70061. doi: 10.1002/jeab.70061 Medical Toleration Cuvo, A., Raegan, A., L., Ackerlund, J., Huckfledt, R., & Kelly, C. (2010). Training children with autism spectrum disorders to be compliant with a physical exam. Research in Autism Spectrum Disoders, 4, 168-185. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2009.09.001 Dowdy, A., Tincani, M., Nipe, T., & Weiss. M. J. (2018). Effects of reinforcement without extinction on increasing compliance with nail cutting: A systematic replication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 924-930. doi: 10.1002/jaba.484 Slifer, K. J., Avis, K. T., & Frutchey, R. A. (2008). Behavioral intervention to increase compliance with electroencephalographic procedures in children with developmental disabilities. Epilepsy Behavior, 13, 189-195. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2008.01.013 Adventures in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis Book Club (feat. Dr. Merril Winston) Winston, M. (2016). Adventures in special education and applied behavior analysis. Sloan Publishing.

Meet Emily DeBaker. She has a unique role as chief of staff at Racine Unified, where she supports district leaders, advises the superintendent, and brings a communication lens to big decisions before they reach staff, families, or the community.You'll hear why getting involved in a professional development association like WSPRA (Wisconsin School Public Relations Association) can be a game-changer, especially for school communicators who often feel like they are figuring things out on their own.Emily explains how WSPRA has grown into more than just conferences, offering resources, networking, webinars, leadership opportunities, and a generous community of people who are always willing to share what works.Andrea and Emily also talk about the heart of great school social media: telling real, authentic stories consistently so your community sees the amazing things happening inside your schools.SPECIAL GUESTEmily DeBakerChief of StaffRacine Unified School District, WisconsinEmail: emily.debaker@rusd.org X: https://x.com/EmilyinWI Website: https://www.rusd.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/racineunified USEFUL INFORMATIONSign up here for our Summer Book Club. We start on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11 am CDT.Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Meet Jeanise Dimitri. She has spent 18 years at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, and today she's sharing how a student influencer initiative became one of the most exciting and impactful projects of her career.You'll hear how Jeanise went from struggling to gather content from staff to receiving more than 70 student applications for a program designed to help tell authentic stories from inside the classroom.Jeanise breaks down the structure behind the initiative, including student applications, interviews, training, Google Classroom communication, and the four ways students can contribute through social media, tours, presentations, and events.This episode will inspire you to think differently about student-created content, staff buy-in, and the power of trusting students to help showcase the real learning happening in your schools.SPECIAL GUESTJeanise DimitriCommunity Engagement and Public Relations CoordinatorMiddle Bucks Institute of Technology, PennsylvaniaEmail: jdimitri@mbit.org Website: https://www.mbit.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/ X: https://x.com/middlebucks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/middle-bucks-institute-of-technology/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@middle_bucks USEFUL INFORMATIONJeanise's Student Influencer Tool Kit - including the application, promotional posters, interview rubric, student agreement, checklists, and more!Sign up here for our Summer Book Club. We start on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11 am CDT.Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Show Notes In this special bonus episode of the Morning Glory Podcast, Jennifer Thomas welcomes back bereavement doula and sociologist Abbey Jorgensen to discuss an upcoming summer book club centered on On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Together, they explore common misconceptions about the “five stages of grief,” the importance of discussing grief in community, and how loss shapes our lives in many ways. The episode closes with personal reflections on faith, hope, and finding beauty even in difficult seasons.Watch the conversation HERE on WCAT TVBook Club DetailsDates: Wednesday June 3rd, June 10th, and June 17thTime: 8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.Register HERE. (Be sure to use the coupon code, mourningglory to receive your discount.)Buy a copy of the book, On Death and Dying HERELinksMourning Glory Podcast S5 E13: Accompaniment in Grief with Dr. Abigail JorgensenHaven Bereavement DoulasJournaling QuestionsHave you ever participated in a virtual book club? If yes, what did you enjoy most? If not, what are you looking forward to?Have you read  On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross? What intrigues you most about reading this book?Abigail shared that the book “became the ideal model in the western world for grief, like the idea that there are five stages of grief and you knock them off and there you go” Has this been your approach to grief? Take some time to reflect on this and write down your thoughts.What do you hope to get out of reading this book, whether you join the virtual book club or not?What is your mourning glory?What are some topics you would like to hear about here on the Mourning Glory Podcast? Are there people you would like us to have on the show? We'd love to hear your feedback and ideas so be sure to send us an email, mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com. Also, be sure to check out our website where you can find links to all of our episodes, including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. God Bless!~ Jennifer

This summer, HRP is reading Pedagogies of Collapse: A Hopeful Education for the End of the World As We Know It, by Ginie Servant-Miklos, and we're inviting you to join us. Visit humanrestorationproject.org/book-club to sign up for our summer book club, where we'll meet to discuss the ideas and implications of Pedagogies of Collapse and be joined by the author, for a Q&A on July 31. I'll include a link to the book in the show notes, which is available on Open Access through Bloomsbury. Hope to see you there!Spring Break has officially sprung for so many schools across the country. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, a student, or a combination of any of the above, we hope you have a well-deserved and restful break. We'll be taking a break this week too and be back on April 18th with a deep dive into Montessori education with an incredible team of Montessori educators, Andrew Faulstitch, Dr. Ayize Sabater, and Kelly Jonelis. Here's a quick preview, and see you back here in two weeks for the full episode.HRP Book Club Sign-Up: https://www.humanrestorationproject.org/book-clubRead Pedagogies of Collapse for free through Open Access on Bloomsbury

Outlouders, welcome to the third and final instalment of our Summer Book Club where we’re going out strong.

It’s the second episode of our Summer Book Club and this time, we’re diving headfirst into Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. So then, it was the book that promised joy, mess, meaning and maybe a mild existential spiral — did it deliver?