We live in a world with a lot of distractions and a lot of noise. Our children MUST know they are worthy. In the eyes of their Creator AND in YOUR eyes - their parents.

How often are you taking time to tell them? And are you telling them over and over?

THESE are words very worthy of being spoken over your children.

Take time Togather this kind of armor. Let’s grow!

If we have to live IN this world, then we better know how to do it. What is your plan to keep your family strong? It's a serious question and one we must take time to really think about it. If we see what we're up against in today's world, and we see what our children are up against, there is no better time than right now to know what the heck we stand for. 

Let's grow! Annnnddd let's get you a discount! 50% off for sharing Families That Stick Togather and our 50th episode. Details at end of this episode. 

What happens if you don't move toward your FAMILY GOALS ON PURPOSE?? Is life going too fast to even know? What is the one thing your family is known for? Your "Family Culture" is what you can expect and what you can count on. It's what people think of when they think of you and it's what you'd define about your own family. For good or bad, it will shape who you all become as a team. There is an easy way to know if you are even living up to your values and an easy way to know what you believe NOW instead of fixing what's broken later. Kimberly Amici, writer at kimberlyamici.com and Host of Build Your Best Family Podcast, walks us through how her own family of five discovered their Family Culture and how it has grown their family into the strong family she had prayed for.

Woo-Hoo!! Yes!! Anytime we can combine "Confident" and "Un-bored" in the same hope we have for our tween or teen aged children, it is an automatic win. Emily Lawson, Owner of Sandbox Academy, shared with us last week in Episode 44 all the benefits of INDEPENDENT PLAY in our preschool children. Our older children need this time of similar independent play to grow, too, and there are some super simple ways we can make it fun, inviting, and cool (BONUS POINTS!) for our tweens and teens. 

Come along friend, let's grow. 

"Nothing is impacting the hearts, minds, and behaviors of our children more today than technology." ...Feels like a gut punch, doesn't it? We all know it's true and that it can feel so overwhelming to figure out every single thing we should know to keep our kids safe. Chris approaches the protection of our children from the experience of Father to four ages 9-16, middle school youth ministry director for seven years, and over 1000 presentations to parents. His "Protect Young Eyes" team's mission is to give us bite-sized pieces that fit into our everyday life. Their free resources and app are designed to help parents be persistent and consistent in our lifelong approach to teaching internet safety and protection. From digital trust, to a faith-based perspective, to how to get these webinars to your school, this will soon be your family's FAVORITE resource. Let's grow!

Do you ever wish you could find the perfect combination of freedom, flexibility, and financial stability? Then you will LOVE learning more about FREELANCING from "Live Free Podcast" Host, Micala Quinn! She gives you the confidence to be able to start an at-home business with the strengths you already have and trust that you can make money without sacrificing what you REALLY want -to be with your family more. Whether you are looking to add a 2nd income, replace one you currently have, or just want to see if this is for you, get excited for this episode!

Get Micala's free resources including her webinar on 3 discoveries she made that will help you evaluate if a freelance career is for you! togathermoments.com/freelance

"WOW." That is how you are going to end this episode. Aaaand with a high probability of wiping some tears. Cindy Carris' story to open the Mary Rose Mission soup kitchen in suburban Kentucky is a story of "Yes" after "Yes" to be the hands and feet of Christ even when she had no idea what to do. It is the story of waiting on God's timing, trusting, and surrendering. In a world that doesn't always encourage these virtues, Cindy is here to remind us that these are the gifts God gives us to move His mountains through us. Brave Moms don't have to be "qualified", we just have to answer the call. JUST SAY "YES". I am honored to call Cindy my friend and one of my greatest inspirations in my motherhood journey. I can't wait to introduce you two right here :)

"He COMMANDS us to be brave..." Those are Jeanette's words as she begins her story of their family's journey to adopt their daughter through a long and strenuous international process. In Joshua 1, the Lord COMMANDS us to be courageous. He knows the battles Joshua would face would be impossible without it and He knows our motherhood journey in 2020 is no different. BE BRAVE. Jeanette Tapley will leave you inspired to stand up for the family you know God has entrusted to YOU and leave you feeling like you can face the battles with confidence. 

Come along friend, let's grow. 

The BRAVE MOMS series to close out 2020 is inspired by YOU. The stories I hear and the battlefields we all walk through on our journeys. God called Joshua to rise up and "be strong and courageous" (Joshua 1:9) and his call to us today is no different. It is my hope that these stories inspire you to be brave, to be strong and courageous, and to fear not as you lead your greatest charge - your family. 

Sarah Gardner (Episode 10) shares with us her story of living a nightmare watching her dad confined to a nursing home in 2020. This is her story of being a BRAVE MOM (and daughter) to stand up for what she knew was right and follow where God was leading. This is Sarah's story of being BRAVE to SAVE her dad and I'm am confident it will change you, too. 

The BRAVE MOMS series to close out 2020 is inspired by YOU. The stories I hear and the battlefields we all walk through on our journeys. God called Joshua to rise up and "be strong and courageous" (Joshua 1:9) and his call to us today is no different. It is my hope that these stories inspire you to be brave, to be strong and courageous, and to fear not as you lead your greatest charge - your family. 

Come along, friend. Let's grow,

Jennifer 

"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid. The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

As we look forward to our goals of the New Year, it’s important to reflect on the fact that everything doesn’t come with instant gratification as our world may falsely tell us. Sometimes we can think everything should come with ease, especially our prayers, hopes, and dreams. God surely offers us blessings, but we can’t forget what it requires of us: steadfastness, perseverance, sacrifice. Values that are not often highlighted in our society, but ones we must not neglect teaching and modeling.

Join me in this important conversation and leave with 5 meaningful prompts to take back to your family to continue the conversation. 

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We all know it's small things that create the BIG moments. Allison Carter is here today to share about making all the celebrations memorable while also NOT comparing yourself to Pinterest AND giving yourself permission to ask for help. With the holidays around the corner and all things magical and tradition-making on your mind, you are going to love sitting down with Allison! 

Allison has been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Oprah Magazine and many more. 

It doesn’t matter what day of the year it is, it can often seem heavy when you consider what you’re up against in raising your family the way you believe God desires.

If you are raising your family with the end in mind and with your focus on what God entrusted to you, then I hope this episode will encourage you and help you feel you’re not alone and motivate you to keep going strong.

Come along, Friend! Let’s grow!

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We are constantly bombarded with things, people, ideas, all kinds of influence that want to shape us. Our very first ministry is our home: the FAMILY right there in our home. How are we doing with managing the battle? How do you measure your success? There are so many voices on how to do motherhood, what the best parenting strategy is, but if you are intimately pursuing the Lord first, the other things will fall into place. THIS is the truth that Audra is bringing to all of us through the show today. Come along friend and feel loved and successful and MORE than enough.

Let's grow, 

Jennifer  

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Oh, how tricky it can be to make sure we're making all the connections we need to each day with our children (with our spouse, too, really). Consider this your checklist to just know that you are giving your best tools every day to make sure they feel VALUABLE and REACHED. We'll talk about 5 tips you can use right now (heck, you probably already use them, just notice them again) and get all your children to open up.

Don't forget to grab the printable card to use as a daily reminder for these five points HERE!

Let's grow,

Jennifer 

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Don’t put your dreams on hold any longer because the days and years feel too busy. You CAN do it during these years. Who cares what “she” is doing. You are qualified and you can make this happen in your own time. Whatever your goals and dreams may be, you deserve to move forward to them AND build your family the way you desire. With Michelle Hagen, business coach and host of The Busy Years Podcast.

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That's it. Let's talk about God's Timing right now. We all could use it. Just the reminder at this point in 2020 that God is in control. His timing is what matters and what counts and as much as we get frustrated or can't understand why things play out the way they do, it's just in His hands. Let's sit together and be reminded of that and leave feeling encouraged that we're in this together. 

I'm with you, friend.

Jennifer 

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Christmas is in less than 90 days, which means the stress is coming. But why?!? Why do we have to assume that? Isn't Christmas an entire month that we get to enjoy with our family and grow stronger? It's possible to actually do that AND get to the end without regrets. Here are some simple ways to make that happen right now. Plus one of the best ways to slow down this Christmas and grow closer is bringing Togather™ for Advent to your home. Use code ADVENT20 through October 10 for FREE shipping! Order at togathermoments.com/shop/togather-for-advent

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This Bonus episode will give you a quick and SIMPLE idea to use with your kids TODAY. It's going to leave your child empowered to go into their day and make a difference and it will give YOU an immediate conversation starter to start WAY MORE. Did I mention it will also give you one of those proud mama moments, too?!

Come along, friend. Let's grow!

Jennifer 

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