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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
Episodes
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPatriotism: Life of General Grant
We are approaching July 4, the day we celebrate the Declaration of Independence. This month, we'll be covering patriotic stories from history. Craig von Buseck…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastA Mother's Heart: Overcoming Self-Doubt
Sometimes I wish I was still in school and getting report cards. Good grades meant I measured up. The Bible says we should be holy as God is holy, and that's a…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThe Secret to Feeling Closer to God
Do you feel close to God? Are there times when the Lord seems a million miles away? Lynne Rienstra believed she had to perform to please God, and she often…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastA Mother's Heart: Secret to Finding Joy in Pain
In June, we are focusing on a mother's heart. Are you struggling with negative thoughts and fear? My guest this week was Carole Leathem. She has walked through…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastAcquiring a Heart of Wisdom
The theme for June is a Mother's heart, and a mother's heart should be wise. We can gain wisdom from the Bible and from older ladies. My guest this week was an…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastTips for a Great Marriage
When I step over the line with my grown kids or come on strong with my husband, I often say, "Once a Mom, always a Mom. It ruins you forever." I've learned my…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastGreat News on How God Heals People
Sioni Rodriquez and her daughter told their story. Sioni tried to raise her daughter well, but her own issues stood in the way. One day she got a phone call…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHomeschool Moms: What to do at the End of the Year
We all want to collapse, and we need to. Here's some ideas to consider before you let go. Cynthia L Simmons, a former homeschool mom, reaches out to women in…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastGreat Information on Choosing to Homeschool
Many mothers found themselves teaching their kids at home during the pandemic, and some may be deciding if they should continue. Other moms see the movement…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastFantastic Mothering Tips for Mother's Day
As a seasoned mother with grown children, Carol McLeod looked back over the years and related both the joys and frustrations of mothering her brood. With…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Care for Difficult Family Members
After being abused as a child, Delores Liesner still chose to be her mother's caregiver. In her amazing story, she explained how God showed in tough…
Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast#Momlife Chat on Marriage
Cynthia and her husband celebrated their forty-third anniversary. Cynthia and Mavian Arocha-Rowe discussed ways to have a good marriage and stay in love.
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Cope with Your Prodigal
We protected our children from bad influences when they were young because we care. We are horrified when they make bad choices as adults. Monica Schmelter…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Survive a Cancer Diagnosis
While interviewing, people have told me heartbreaking stories, but I've also heard how God provided and healed. Here's another tale of God's grace. My guest…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Cope with a Disabled Child
Raising five children, I discovered you never know what to expect, and I still find myself surprised at their choices now that they are all grown. However, a…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastWhat is Important about Easter?
Decorated eggs come to mind when we think of Easter, and today many little ones get their photos made with bunnies. I have a few of my granddaughter with the…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBe a Light in a Dark Place
Here's a lovely story from history about being the bright spot in someone's day. ..Thanks be to God who always leads us in his triumph in Christ, and manifests…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastRekindle the Joy of Parenting
Just after I had my first baby, the doctor examined her and told me she was beautiful. "Enjoy her." Those words caught me by surprise, but they've stayed in my…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBuilding Healthy Attachment with Your Child
All of us love our kids and want them to feel loved and important. How can we be sure our child is developing normally? My guest, Mary Anne Quinn explains…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPraying Through Every Emotion
Emotions can be tricky things. Before I married, my husband and I decided we wouldn't discipline our children in anger. I blew that one early. When my daughter…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastLoving Your Children When They Misbehave
#Momlife Chat: we all adore our snuggly babies and their sweet smiles, but children aren't always easy to deal with. They learn how to push your buttons or…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Maintain a Positive Mindset
Years ago, I a friend and I taught a Bible study for ladies. When it was my turn to teach, I battled negative thoughts, which I saw as spiritual attacks. In…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastSecret to Choosing Faith over Fear
This pandemic has lasted almost a year now, and we see no end in sight. Medical folk are now saying we have to wear masks even if we receive the vaccination…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Love Your Children
I used to watch the Waltons on TV, and I enjoyed the warm relationships between the family. They went through hard times, yet everyone loved each other. How…
Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast#Momlife Chat: Busy Parents and Valentines Day
How can busy parents reach out to their own parents on Valentine's Day? What if they demand more than you have time to give? Cynthia and her assistant, Mavian…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastKeeping Love in Marriage
Red roses and chocolates fill the stores as Valentine's Day approaches. What a great time to talk about keeping love in marriage. Our marriages portray the…
Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast#Momlife Chat: Teach the Old Testament
Mavian Arocha-Rowe, editor of Chispa Magazine, and Cynthia L Simmons do weekly #momlife chats on topics women are thinking about. The topic this week was on…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Live Through Transitions
I recall my first visit to England. The moment I stepped off the plane, I felt like I didn't belong. We spoke the same language, sort of. I experienced culture…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastCynthia Chat: For Such a Time as This
We live in a time of upheaval and women are uneasy. In this video, Cynthia told a story from history to give courage and a long-term perspective. Cynthia L…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastGreat Historical News: The First Lady Elected to Congress
I've always loved history. First, there's so much to learn. Second, you discover wonderful stories of people who lived by faith. Plus, you can see how God…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Overcome Past Hurts and Even Trauma
Linda Kruschke was my guest this week, and she told an incredible story. She was raped several times when she was in her teens and kept her pain a secret…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastFinding Hope in Crisis
I'm saddened by the recent attacks at the capitol, and I'm very weary of Covid-19. So far 2021 hasn't proven to be much better than 2020. You may wonder where…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Have Deep Roots that Keep You Stable
Last fall, we had a nasty storm in my neighborhood that blew over a tree. Walking by, I noted this huge tree across the road which had a small root ball. Maybe…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastEncouragement for 2021
After a rough year, many people welcome the New Year, hoping for life to be easier in 2021. How can we end well? What's a good mind-set for the New Year? My…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastChristmas Prayer 2020
A prayer of thanks for the birth of Jesus and a cry for God's grace and blessing in 2021 by hostess Cynthia L Simmons.
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastGet Encouragement from Christmas Past
I've always thought of Christmas as a time of joy, but I this year, I fight worry. 2020 turned our world upside down, and I see no end in sight. That's one…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastCrafts You Can Use to Teach Your Kids
Let's use the holidays to talk about Jesus coming to earth to die for our sins. Joleen Steel loves to teach children about God, and she has devised several…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Teach Your Children About Jesus
I recall holding my first baby and feeling the awe and pride. I also felt a huge responsibility to teach my baby about the Lord and about eternity. Lee Ann…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastMake Sure Everyone Enjoys Christmas
We want our family to have a wonderful Christmas, (kids and relatives too) but everyone is different. How can you do things everyone loves? Life Coach Linda…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastThanksgiving Prayer 2020
Cynthia offered a prayer to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastYou Can Make Thanksgiving to be Family Time
I've always considered Thanksgiving as a time for family: a time to come together, chat, thank God, and love each other. However, getting family members…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Prevent and Get Over Cancer
Cancer. That word brings fear every time a doctor give that diagnosis. The individual and his family have a long, painful road to travel. My guest this week…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastLeave a Legacy of Creativity
My parents left a legacy for me, a great marriage. I'm so glad they loved each other for fifty-six years. How awesome for me to live up to. You can also leave…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastBecoming a Women God Blesses
The Senate just confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as justice of the Supreme Court. When the Senate interviewed her several years ago, one senator told her, "The…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastNo Perfect Moms
My mother used to say her children never got into things, and they never did this or that. The list was long. I had five kids, and once I told Mama mine did…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastPrayers for the Anxious Heart
This morning I heard a senator comment on how crazy this year has been. The corona virus still has many people frightened, but we've also had hurricanes…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastStarting a Business
The lady in Proverbs 31 looked well to the ways of her household, and had several businesses. Her children rose up and blessed her, and her husband praised…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Delight in Your Child
William Wilberforce, the man who ended slavery in England, met Queen Victoria when she was a child. He got down in the floor to play with her, which differed…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastLearning to Let Go
Several years ago, I had to clean out my childhood home so we could rent it to pay for my father's care. My parents had lived there over forty years…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Prayerwalk to Pray for Others
2020 had been a rough year for our nation. The pandemic, fires out west, riots, Hurricane Sally and unrest have plagued us. We need prayer more than ever…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Listen to Your Children
Moms teach and guide their kids all day long, and that means we talk all day. However, listening to them takes work, but they need that. Life Coach Linda…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastSecrets to Finding the Freedom to be Yourself
This pandemic taught me I need people. I tend to be shy, so at first the quarantine didn't bother me much. However, as time went on, I missed my friends…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Stay Close to God
Everyday when I get up, I have my to-do list ready to go, and I start marking off completed jobs. How easy to put off prayer and meditation until I'm so tired…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastTeaching Your Kids to Pray
Years ago, Princess Diana said she hoped someone taught her boys to pray. That made me sad because I wondered if she didn't know how either. I can't imagine…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Calm Anxiety with the Psalms
Remember the story of the storm on the Sea of Galilee when Jesus slept in the boat? He was peaceful. The disciples, veteran sailors, were terrified for their…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastAbby Johnson, from Unplanned, Planned Parenthood's Secrets
Abby Johnson worked for Planned Parenthood and believed she was helping women until she watched an abortion. In our interview, Abby explained how she changed…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Guide Your Child
Do you ever feel lost on the parenting journey? We've got help! Life Coach Linda Goldfarb explained how to parent your child based on his/her personality so…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Love God and Enjoy Life
Life can make us uneasy, but today we also have the added stress of Covid 19, social unrest, and calls to defund the police. But there's hope! Author Ginger…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastHow to Prepare Your Child for a Career
As moms, we realize our children won't stay with us forever. We teach and guide them so they can have a healthy adult life. However, even when they are young…
Heart of the Matter Radio/PodcastCelebrating Heroes Who Fought for Freedom
Our country celebrated Independence Day, but we live in a time of upheaval when many believe our country is unjust and evil. Cynthia and her guest, Lisa Worthy…