Practical Family Podcast

When mom life gets tough, where do you turn? Pressure towards perfection can leave a good mama feeling like she's not good enough. Let Raema Mauriello's testimony shine some light on the grace that God gives us to be the best mom we can be. 

Esther McDaniel discusses her role an an orphan care missionary and how God equips those who are called to care for children in need. The fostering system is not a perfect one, but with the help of the church community, families can be supported through this incredible journey. 

Jill Monaco, founder and CEO of Jill Monaco Ministries uses her freedom model to coach people through tough questions and prayer to help people live the life they love. Listen to our conversation about how she walks with and has seen people set free through the power of prayer. 

How do we teach our children the true meaning of Christmas amidst the hustle and bustle of commercialism? Listen in on my conversation with military wife and homeschooling mama Jennifer Moye as she shares her inspiration for their family's advent project.  A Gospel Christmas connects popular cultural icons to the gospel story of Jesus in a simple and reverent way. 

Join me and Proverbs 31 author and speaker Lynn Cowell as we discuss what it takes to be brave in today's world, the messages facing our young daughters, and how we can give them the courage to be brave and discover where true beauty is found. 

Making time to study anything can be challenging, especially in a season of raising young children. But the Bible is full of practical help and inspiration awaits when you make time to dive in and get to know the God who created you for amazing things.  Join me in this heart-filled interview with writer and speaker Sarah Koontz, as she gives you simple tips for finding time to study the Word of God. 

When life happens, it's difficult to understand how to respond in faith when we can't see the final outcome. Mothers tend to take on the heaviest emotional burdens, which leave us drained, hopeless, and searching for meaning. Micah Maddox, author of Anchored In: Experiencing a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World, walks us through her journey of disappointment, heartache, and loss, and how she has been able to stay anchored in to God's truth in the midst of tragedy. 

In our age of rapid communication and ever-changing technology, it's easy for parents to be sidetracked by devices while overlooking the needs of our children. Author and speaker Arlene Pellicane gives practical insights as to how we can reprioritize our focus and keep our eyes on family while staying digitally connected. 

Death and loss are experiences we all have to face sooner or later. Every person will have their own personal response to tragedy, and it's important that we are prepared to respond to their grief.  Sarah Beckman, author of Alongside: A Practical Guide for Loving Your Neighbor in their Time of Trial, gives us constructive insight into how to respond appropriately and specifically when loved ones are hurting. 

Join us for the remainder of my conversation with academic planner, author, and speaker Jeannie Burlowski as she gives practical tips for how to start planning for college now.

Has the thought of saving for college just overwhelmed you as a parent? Do you find yourself wondering how you're going to prepare your children for such an important time in their lives? Our guest Jeannie Burlowski has written a fantastic resource, from over 20 + years as an academic counselor, she helps families prepare to apply to the most rigorous colleges and prepare a plan to survive debt free, which is almost unheard of today. 

Who has time to prepare healthy food when there are so many unhealthy grab-and-go options? Sarah Jonsgaard talks real food for real families from navigating through grocery stores to helping kids choose healthy snacks. 

Join me and my sister Jaclyn Flores and our mama, Valerie Logan for part 2 of this episode. We will recap the first five points and continue points six through ten in our list of 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Got Married. Resources and downloads in the show notes!

There is more to marriage than meets the eye. More than when two people meet and fall in love. More than just hanging out and making plans, or even sex. Listen in as my sister and I unpack the first 5 of 10 things we've learned so far, and what we've had to adjust to make our marriages work. 

Do you remember a simpler time when everyone lived without a personal cell phone? Has technology changed the way we parent? Join me and my special guest Silke Bump as we discuss the ups and downs of parenting with smart phones.