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Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast
How should a godly woman and mother live in a chaotic world? Cynthia L Simmons gets right to the heart of issues a mother needs and combines history with Scripture to offer God's timeless wisdom
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Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPart 2: The Progressive Church: What We Can Do?
Last week we started talking about the progressive church. Our guest was Lucas Miles. He is a pastor, author, media person, and serves on Spark Media. He…
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Part 1: What is the Progressive Church?
As mothers, we want our children to get a full and correct understanding of the Word so they know how to apply it to their lives. We don't want them to…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastOvercoming the Lies that Bind You
What lies hold you back? I was embarrased by my frizzy hair on a date because I swallowed the lie that I had to look perfect all the time. Author Sheryl Turner…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper on the Heart Part 1: How to Overcome an Identity Crisis
Today people look inside themselves and decide who they are. And sometimes they even REdefine themselves based on how they feel. I recall that internal…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPrayer for the 2022 School Year
Our children's education impacts their future. We want them to learn to love learning and fall in love with Jesus. Cynthia prayed for teachers and moms who…
Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast#Momlife Chat: How to Handle Extreme Stress
Mavian Arocha Rowe, editor of Chispa Magazine, joined Cynthia for a Friday #momlife chat. They discussed how to handle extreme stress. You trust Jesus, but you…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Back to School 2: Homeschool Saved a Life
While I grew up, government schools supported our core beliefs, so I didn't attend private school until high school. However, today many people take issue with…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Back to School Part 1
The next three weeks we'll be covering back to school topics as homeschool mothers start teaching. Training your children requires you to fully understand each…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Great Ways to Watch Your Spending
As believers, we want to use our money wisely. However, rising prices at the grocery store and gas pump horrify us. What are some ways we can watch our…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Celebrating America's Birthday
We live in an incredible nation. The Constitution is amazing and has lasted longer than any other governing document. Plus, we enjoy wonderful freedoms. As we…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastSpecial Edition: Responding to the Roe v Wade Backlash
We have been working and praying for years to see Roe v Wade overturned, and we rejoice with this court decision. However, we ache to see angry people in the…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: How to Survive a Medical Emergency
My guest this week was Lori Vober. She suffered a stroke at 29, but she survived. As she told her story, she praised her husband for his loyal support. She…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Teach Your Kids to Respect Their Father
Sunday is Father's day. When my children were young, I encouraged them to come up with ideas to celebrate dad. However, to do that, you have to teach them to…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Helping Your Disabled Child
Nothing hurts like watching your child struggle to learn. I've been there. This week, Victoria Cuore shared her story and explained how she ministers to…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: How to Resolve Conflict
As women, we tend to avoid conflict. We want our nest to be safe and peaceful. However, we cannot avoid conflict. Right now, our world overeflows with it…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Remembering and Celebrating Memorial Day
This is Memorial Day weekend, and we need to remember the warriors who kept us free. This week, Carla Morris told her father's story. He was a 'silent…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Momlife chat with Mother and Daughter Team
This week we have a special treat: a mother/daughter team who chat about mothering issues. We often think of tension between moms and daughters. Blythe Daniel…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: How to Survive Pregnancy After Loss
Women want to be moms, and ofen we have no issues carrying a child. However, a miscarriage hurts, and you realize so many things can go wrong. The next…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: How to Support Moms Who Are Different
As I was folding clothes, I recalled my mother folded towels in thirds and in thirds again. I assumed everyone folded them that way. Looking back, I wonder if…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: How to Teach the Birds n Bees in Our Culture
I used to watch cartoons when I was young, but today your child may get inappropriate messages. The new sexual agenda permeates our society. Hillary Ferrer was…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: Darwin VS Intelligent Design
We have an inutitive sense the world we live in was designed, which runs contrary to Darwin's Origin of the Species. Daniel Reeves from Discovery Institute was…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThinking Deeper: How to Make Good Decisions
Our choices impact us and others. Remember, Eve at the forbidden fruit, which changed the world forever. This week, Peggy Sue Wells joined me. She has just…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastGood News on Managing Anxiety
Many women deal with anxiety and worry. We ladies like our lives to be safe and comfy, but life disturbs our peace. My guest this week was Michelle Lazurek…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHope for the Abused Woman
According to the NCADV, domestic violence hotlines receive about 19,000 calls each day. One in four women experience either sexual violence, physical violence…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastNew Evidence the Earth Was Designed
Would you like to believe a lie? I wouldn't. That's why I'm always checking to ensure my I dropped my anchor in the right place, and God is my anchor. When…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHistorical Perspective on Biblical Living
Our culture has adopted unique ideas in the last few years, and many don't make sense. As believers, we hold a Biblical worldview, and that makes us go against…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHelping Your Child Adjust to Change
Change! Last winter when it was cold, our power went out. We moved our cats to my son's to keep warm. However, the youngest cat was very unhappy, and he stayed…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastLove: The Importance of Touch
Sometimes I ask my husband to hug me when I'm feeling tense. Nothing comforts quite as well as that physical contact. My guest this week was Donna Frisinger…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Wow Your Husband
The most romatic folk in the world should be married couples. However, it's easy to let the romance go flat Author Pam Farrell offered fun and exiting way to…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastTeaching Your Children about Love
Red roses, puffy hearts, and candy fill the stores for Valentine's Day. However, these don't represent Biblical love. Author Lee Ann Mancini was my guest this…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Help Your Kids Stay Healthy in 2022
We tend to think about getting healthy in the New Year, but this week we are going to address healthy living for your children. Author Susan Neal is a…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastFinding Hope in 20222
I recently heard a pastor say we live in extra-ordinary times, and I agree. Our nation has been through a lot, and we hear bad news every time we turn on the…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Get Organized for 2022
We want to have a family, a degree, homeschool, and have a business or ministry. Maybe you want to write a book. Doing all that takes organization. My guest…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastDeciding What NOT to Do in the New Year
Author Peggy Sue Wells was my guest this week, and she shared tons of information. As a single mom of seven grown children, she made up her mind about what she…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPrayer for the New Year
Dear Father, we come into your presence at the end of a difficult year and throw ourselves on your mercy and grace. We are dependent on you. Life is more than…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhat Can History Teach About Celebrating Christmas?
C. S. Lewis encouraged people to read from different time periods. He said that practice helped people understand the thought in your own time. This week…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastFun Ways to Keep Jesus in Christmas
I met a little boy recently who didn't realize Christmas was the birth of Jesus. How sad. However, we can get so busy and leave him out. This week my guest was…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to be a Joy-Finder this Christmas
The pandemic kept us away from friends and family members last year, which makes us long for a joy-filled Christmas this year. Author Christine Trimpe shared…
Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast#Momlife Chat: What is Guilt vs Condemnation?
Cynthia and her assistant, Mavian Arocha-Rowe, record a #momlife chat weekly to talk over issues mothers care about. This week they discussed the difference in…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Have Christmas in a Messed Up World
Christmastime has arrived. After the pandemic last year, we hoped for less stress. However, we have terrible inflation and problems with shipping. My guest…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHistory Moment: Mary Todd Lincoln and Thanksgiving
Mary Lincoln "speaks" about her husband making Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastIs There Evidence for God's Existence?
In 2009, a comedian assisted by atheist Richard Dawkins posted signs on British Buses that said; "There probably is no God, so enjoy your life." Obviously, the…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Help a Sensitive Child
Once a week, Cynthia does #momlife chats with her assistant, Mavian Arocha-Rowe, who is editor of Chispa Magazine. Mothers offer questions about raising their…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Prepare Your Child for College
As moms, we focus on the day to day details. For example: Did Megan leave a mess in her bedroom again? Is Anna's rash clearing up. That job is vital, however…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow Did God Move in History?
All month, we've covered hard questions kids ask. This week we have a "special guest" to answer the question. "Katherine von Bora, " the wife of Martin Luther…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastQuestions Kids Ask: Who Made God?
This month we are tackling tough questions so you are prepared when you kids ask them. Author Lee Ann Mancini was my guest this week. She teaches at South…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhy Do People Have to Get Sick and Die?
This month, we are discussing tough questions kids ask, and this week we cover how to talk to kids about sickness and death. My guest this week was Tina…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhy Pray if God Already Knows What Will Happen?
This month, we'll be covering tough questions kids ask. This week, Sarah Keeling, who has a podcast on prayer, answered our tough question. We also chatted…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWho Wrote the Constitution?
I often hear people say history bores them, and I tell them to study the people. How much do you know about the men who put the Constitution on paper?…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhat is the Bill of Rights?
As member of DAR, I'll be covering the Constitution for the month of September. I can recall having a strong sense of justice, even as a child. I knew when I…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhat's Special about the US Constitution?
We celebrate the signing of the Constitution in September. This week Rick Green of Patriot's Academy was my guest. He explained why our Constitution has made…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThe Constitution: How did it Happen?
I'm a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, and September is Constitution month. The Founding Fathers signed the Constitution 234 years ago on Sept…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Organize for a New School Year
As a homeschool mother, I always felt a little overwhelmed at the thought of starting back to school. How would I get everything done? Jennifer Henn taught her…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Teach a Biblical Worldview
It matters what our children learn and believe. With all the chaos in our society, we need to get below the surface and explain what other people believe…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhat is the Problem with Critical Race Theory?
Our theme this month continues with Back-to-School Patriotism, and speaker and theologian, Ray Simmons continues on Part II: Refuting Critical Race Theory. He…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhat is the Definition of Critical Race Theory?
Our theme this month is Back-to-School Patriotism. Right now forces among us want to destroy our nation, and they are trampling on our kids, daily. Speaker and…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Make America Godly Again
Our theme this month is patriotism, and we've covered a number of topics from the past. However, right now forces among us want to destroy our nation. For…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastCarla Wicks: Gold Star Mother
While reading history, I found a story of a Jewish girl trying to leave Germany before the war started. She had to apply various places to get permission…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThe Best Way to Teach Courage and Patriotism
Our theme for July is patriotism. Author and Historian Rebecca Price Janney was my guest this week. She explained how giving your child a sense of history…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPatriotism: How to Respect Our Flag
Congress chose our nation's flag in June 14, 1777, and it represents our country including the freedoms we enjoy. This week my guest was Pam Younkers, whose…