#MomLife

Welcome to the 58th episode of the #Momlife podcast! And, welcome to our second episode of season 3! On today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with two incredible mamas, Emily Gibbs & Nancy Mettler. This Fall, we are going to do a series on transitions for the podcast.  Today, these ladies are going to share about the transition we go through as new moms.  How did becoming a mom affect them?  And then how has it been each adding a 2nd baby in the last year? Listen in find find out! Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Welcome to the 57th episode of the #Momlife podcast! And, welcome to our FIRST episode of season 3! On today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with an incredible mama, Natalie Muir. So the school year has just started, and suddenly everything seems crazy! One thing that Natalie is really good at is being purposeful with the pace she sets for her family. Natalie has thought a lot about what it means to plan your family pace with a purpose.  She is going to share with us today her spiritual perspective and practical tips to have a home focused on Jesus and functioning in his peace. Here are a couple resources that Natalie talks about: Download the powerful planning list here: powerful planning list And, the Spouse meeting worksheet here: Spouse meeting Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Welcome to the 39th episode of the #Momlife podcast! On today’s episode, I’m super excited to interview one of our newer mentor mamas, Michelle Lebeau. For the last couple weeks at #Momlife, we have been talking about issues the come up in our marriages and a major one is communication. I was so encouraged personally when Michelle shared at #Momlife so I wanted to bring her story to all of you. Michelle loves the Enneagram!  Find your type: https://www.exploreyourtype.com/details Read about it: The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, by Ian Cron & Suzanne Stabile, https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2X35DMZZ1WSJZ&keywords=the+road+back+to+you&qid=1552593175&s=gateway&sprefix=the+road+%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 Listen to a great podcast on the Enneagram: https://www.typologypodcast.com/ Michelle also loves books by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs: Before You Hit Send: Preventing Headache and Heartache https://www.amazon.com/Before-You-Hit-Send-Preventing/dp/0718094263/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2H2AZWIJ9P3T&keywords=emerson+eggerichs&qid=1552593408&s=gateway&sprefix=emerson+e%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-8 Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs https://www.amazon.com/Love-Respect-Desires-Desperately-Needs/dp/1591451876/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H2AZWIJ9P3T&keywords=emerson+eggerichs&qid=1552593735&s=gateway&sprefix=emerson+e%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 Love and Respect in the Family: The Respect Parents Desire; The Love Children Need https://www.amazon.com/Love-Respect-Family-Parents-Children/dp/0849948207/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2H2AZWIJ9P3T&keywords=emerson+eggerichs&qid=1552593735&s=gateway&sprefix=emerson+e%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-3 Other books Michelle loves: How People Grow, by Cloud and Townsend https://www.amazon.com/How-People-Grow-Reveals-Personal/dp/0310257379/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=how+people+grow&qid=1552677783&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Draw the Circle & The Circle Maker, by Mark Batterson https://www.amazon.com/Circle-Maker-Praying-Circles-Greatest/dp/0310346916/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3TZD1S65SFBYS&keywords=draw+the+circle&qid=1552677825&s=gateway&sprefix=draw+the+%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-3 The Last Arrow, by Erwin McManus

Welcome to the 38th episode of the #Momlife podcast!  On today’s episode, I’m super excited to introduce you to my new friend Mallory Brown! Mallory is an everyday mama trying to raise her kids to follow Jesus, she works in ministry with athlete’s wives, plus hear how she is trying to foster a Christ-centered identity in her kids. Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day! Favorite Parenting Resource: Paul David Tripp, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=nodl_ Other Podcasts Mallory Loves: – Radical by David Platt – The village church, anything by Matt Chandler – Jen Wilkin Current Favorite Study Tool: – David Guzik, Blue Letter Bible (app)

Welcome to the 37th episode of the #Momlife podcast!  On today’s episode, I’m again hanging out with this amazing mama, Stephanie Thompson! Today we are going to talk about prayer and probably a lot of moms out there are like, how do I pray? So today we are going to talk about praying with authority. Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Welcome to the 36th episode of the #Momlife podcast!  On today’s episode, I’m super excited to introduce you to my new friend Sarah Bianchi. Sarah has 4 kids and she is on staff with her husband at All People’s Church. Sarah has experienced great loss and disappointment in her faith journey and she is going to share about that and the wisdom she gained through it. Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

“If you want to purchase the timeline that Cynthia created, go to www.iheartscripture.org.  Her hope is that it will help you understand your Bible better and know where you are in the story, when you read it!  In addition to leading #Momlife, Cynthia teaches a Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at La Jolla Presbyterian Church during the school year.  We invite you to also come study with Cynthia!” “Cynthia mentions a book about abuse that opened her eyes to the many aspects of abuse.  She strongly recommends: “Angry Men & the Women Who Love Them,” by Paul Hegstrom.  You can find it on Amazon or www.Christianbook.com. Thanks for listening, ladies! This week we’re we’re turning the tables, and I’m going to be interviewed by my dear friend, Shannon Cunningham. Here’s me, Cynthia Blase taking a turn in the guest chair. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day! This episode marks the end of Season 1. We’ll be back in the Fall with even more amazing stories of encouragement and #momlife. Have a great summer and see you soon.

Thanks for listening, ladies! On this episode, I’ll be speaking with Rechelle Nau, one of the leaders of Community Bible Study here in La Jolla. Rechelle is an incredible mama, but becoming a mom has rocked her world and challenged her faith.  I can’t wait to share this powerful story with you ladies.  When I recorded her, I sat in our studio just crying. So get ready, ladies, for a powerful testimony. Find out more about Community Bible Study: http://lajolla.cbsclass.org/ Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Thanks for listening, ladies! This week we’re joined by my dear friend Jen Foss! Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Thanks for listening, ladies! This week we’re joined by my dear friend Jenny Oh. Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Thanks for listening, ladies! This week we’re joined by Megyn Caston, who founded the ministry Marriage 365 with her husband Casey. Meygan Caston: www.marriage365.org Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Thanks for listening, ladies! This week we’re joined by Christine Nieman. Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Thanks for listening, ladies! This week we’re joined by Natalie Muir. Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Welcome to the 45th episode of the #Momlife podcast! Today I’m excited to bring back this amazing mama of faith, Christine Nieman. We’re getting real today.  We are talking about extending grace & forgiveness to our own moms. Christine is sharing her own journey and share the practical steps she has been going through to forgive. It’s hard, but it’s life changing. Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!

Welcome to the 44th episode of the #Momlife podcast! In our #MomLife gathering,we’ve been discussing the book, “Discipline That Connects with Your Child’s Heart”, by Jim & Lynne Jackson. It’s a wonderful book that many of us connected with, and I’m inviting two of our Moms, Jeni Oh Denton and Karin Lee into the studio today to talk to you about it. You can purchase the book on Amazon here. Join us each Friday as we post a new #Momlife podcast. I want you to be encouraged in your journey with Jesus. Know that you are loved, that your kids were placed by our incredible Creator in your womb and you are the absolute best mom for your little people. Know that God is good and has good plans for you and your family. I encourage you ladies to trust God and notice the little gifts he gives you each day, the moments that are small blessings. And I pray that each of you amazing ladies will also find ways to love, encourage, and bless those around you today. If you find these podcast conversations encouraging and helpful, please subscribe and share with a friend. You can find out more about today’s episode, as well as past conversations at momlife.ljpres.org. #momlife is a ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian church. Today’s episode was produced by myself and Jim Sedgwick, and I’m your host Cynthia Blase. I pray you have a joy-filled day!