Practical Family Podcast

In this episode, Jenn Bryant shares her take on Halloween, options for safe practices as a Christian family, and how to redeem this holiday for Christ and be a light to your community.

Every family who chooses homeschooling is asked this question, and there is almost always a different answer. In today's episode, Jenn Bryant tells her story about deciding to come home after years of working full-time and the intentional process of making the decision to homeschool. 

Guide your kids in their own creativity by tapping into your own! There are many ways to express creatively because we were made by a creative God. 

Jenn Buell shares her story of loss, loneliness, and longing, but lovingly guides us on the road to understanding single motherhood.

Parenting is about learning to go with the flow, especially in the early years when these tiny humans seem to be running the show. Listen in on my convo with author McKinley Rich and find freedom in this busy season of life. #littles #toddlers

Katie Reid shares her experience as a modern day “Martha” and how she has learned to put on grace when the desire to do it all has left her tired and striving. Learn how to live as God's daughter and accept help so you can sit at the feet of Jesus guilt-free.

Amy Atkins and Sara Burns of Sunshine and Oranges bring hope for overwhelmed mamas just trying to figure out this homeschooling thing, and are an example of finding mom friendship in community.  Join us as we talk about cultivating friendship, asking for help, and what they've created to equip themselves and other families like yours for success in the classical model of homeschooling. 

Family life can become so busy that we forget to stop and enjoy the blessings of God's provision. Listen to my conversation with Sarah Koontz from Living By Design Ministries and discover the beauty of God's rhythm of rest as we learn what it means to take a sabbath. 

How many things have we not attempted and told ourselves, "I'm just not that creative." The truth is, we all have creativity inside of us, and getting beyond our of fears will open those doors to the awe and wonder of our unique and incredible gifts.  Listen to this fun and inspiring conversation I had with Emmy award-winning editor Jenny Randle, discover the beauty in exploring creativity from God's eyes, and how you can bring beautiful things out in your kids...and yourself. 

Planning and goal-setting can propel us productive mamas toward our goals in extraordinary ways, but left unchecked, even the best planner can get wrapped up in "doing," and forget to rest. Listen in on how planning can work for or against you, and the one thing you really need to schedule into your day.

Arlene returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Parents Rising, a candid and honest look at why parents of this generation seem to have given up authority. We'll talk about practical steps to influence your child in God's ways and how we can fight this culture of entertainment. 

Author, speaker, and homeschool mama of ten, Tricia Goyer encourages us to be present and available for our children. She gives practical tips on how to be intentional with every sweet moment of motherhood while pursuing our God-given callings. 

Kate Merrick shares her journey of pain through the loss of her daughter Daisy Love, and the amazing grace of God through loss, grief, and finding laughter again. 

Continued from Part 1 of the same series, Trisha Childers give us practical ideas for being more intentional with our stuff and explains how simple baby steps can get us going in the right direction. #authentic #purpose #homecare #organize #priorities

You don't have to be an "organized" person to be intentional with things in your home. Messy drawers, jumbled closets & piled possessions don't have to be a source of contention in your family. Trisha Childers encourages us to think differently about our stuff because when everything has a purpose, home life can be easier to manage.