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The Connected Mom
Form a deeper connection with God, more empathetically connection with other Moms, and more intentional connection with your child.
Episodes
The Connected MomFinding Hope When Mental Health Issues Enter Your Marriage
Today we’re continuing our series on mental health issues . . . and specifically when it affects your spouse. We’re talking to Becky's dear friend Tracy…
The Connected MomWhat to Know About Teen Depression
If you're a parent to a teen or have teens you love, listen in. Today we're talking about teen depression--what to look for and what to do when you identify…
The Connected MomWhen Postpartum Hits Hard
Did you know that at least 1 in 7 women suffer from postpartum depression or anxiety? Postpartum depression is considered the number one complication of…
The Connected MomCultivating Creativity in Your Child
Our guest Jenny Randle is here to remind us that creativity comes in all forms . . . and our kids may express creativity in a variety of ways. Join us as we…
The Connected MomFinding Your Way Back to Joy
Make time to listen as Carol McLeod chats with Becky and Sarah about how she found JOY in tremendous loss and depression. You are sure to relate with parts of…
The Connected MomCreating an Atmosphere of Hope in Your Home
As moms, we want to do all we can to avoid hard times for our family. On today's podcast, we chat with Grace Fox about what we can do when those hard times…
The Connected MomHow to Be Soul Strong in the New Year
As the new year approaches, we recommend becoming "Soul Strong." What does that mean? Our special guest Lucinda Secrest McDowell talks with us about her book…
The Connected MomConnecting with God as a Busy Mom
The demands of motherhood can leave us feeling exhausted and like we hardly have the emotional energy to pull out our Bibles or have a long prayer time…
The Connected MomCreative Ways to Love Your Child
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Julie Lavender is the award-winning author of several books, including 365 Days of Celebration and Praise and Creative Sleepovers for Kids!…
The Connected MomHow to Create Fun Celebrations and Traditions
In the busyness of the holidays, we can easily lose sight of why celebrations matter. In this episode Becky reminds us that celebrations were actually God’s…
The Connected MomHow to Deal With Your Child's Big Emotions
Sometimes these BIG emotions can interrupt family life and leave us feeling disconnected. We want to help you--and today's episode is packed with practical…
The Connected MomMaking Gratitude Fun
How can you help your kids be filled with gratitude . . . and how can you make that fun? Gratitude is something God honors, and according to the research, it…
The Connected MomManaging Motherhood and Money
In this episode, we discuss so much! Starting your own business. Managing a budget (not a bad word!). Wise handling of debt. And how to make the best of our…
The Connected MomMaking Family Dinners Fun
We want to say right from the beginning, this is a guilt-free zone! So if you haven't been doing family dinners well, no worries. There's always time to…
The Connected MomBringing Humor Into Your Home
You're in for a treat! Becky and Sarah interview Will Daniel, a sixth-grade author and his mom, Blythe Daniel. Will wrote a book with more than 400 laughs and…
The Connected MomAvoid the Comparison Trap (Part 2)
On our last episode we started a conversation about comparison. As mom, our tendency to compare erodes our connection with God, our fellow moms, and our kids…
The Connected MomAvoid the Comparison Trap (Part 1)
The truth is, comparing can damage our relationship with God, fellow moms, and our kids. Listen in as Becky encourages moms to embrace where your kids are and…
The Connected MomMend Mother Daughter Relationships
Relationships between mothers and daughters can be messy and hurtful. But they don't have to stay that way! Join us as we discuss healing from mother wounds…
The Connected MomIt's Momplicated
"I always tell moms, the best thing a mother can do is find healing for herself." --Debbie Alsdorf "We're all broken, Mamas. And we all make mistakes. So I…
The Connected MomHow to Survive as a Military Spouse
Military families face unique challenges that Megan Brown helps us understand in this episode. Listen in to understand how military families can stay connected…
The Connected MomListening for Deeper Connection
As parents, we need to emphasize connection more than correction. But how can we do that? Becky shares how we can become better listeners to connect with our…
The Connected MomPraying Against Your Fears
In this day and age, fear and anxiety for mamas is on the rise. School shootings have increased. There's strange illnesses out there, like monkey pox?! There's…
The Connected MomMom Anxiety
Anxiety is a BIG deal for moms. Between, worries about war, school shootings, strange diseases coupled with work pressures, financial pressures and generalized…