Summary: The back-to-school emails have arrived in my inbox. The extra-curricular race begins in just a couple weeks. And our loosy goosy Summers get traded in for non-stop activity and hustle.<br> As the mom of four boys, busyness comes with the territory.<br> But does my soul have to keep a hurried pace?<br> What if I chose to “sit down” on the inside, re-centering my motivations, so I can more fully engage with my boys?<br> Well, today’s podcast guest, <a href="http://emilypfreeman.com/" target="_blank">Emily Freeman</a> (author of “Grace for the Good Girl”), is our guide to inviting Christ into the small moments of the day. She and I discuss the benches in her cul-de-sac and how they became a visual reminder of making time for soul rest.<br> <a href="http://godcenteredmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/EmilyFreemanEp83-1.jpg"></a><br> On August 18th, Emily’s newest book, “Simply Tuesday”, releases. You can find a copy any place you like to buy books.<br> (Definitely make sure to join in on the Instagram fun and share your small moments using the hashtag: #itssimplytuesday.)<br> <br> <a href="http://godcenteredmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Simply-Tuesday-3D2.jpg"></a><br> Love this quote from the interview:<br> Life is not one week long race to the weekend. That’s why I love Tuesday so much. Because Tuesday is a weekly reminder this is my real life. These are my real people. This is where I live. It’s our Tuesday moments where Jesus shows up as a kind companion. Tuesday is the everyday. If you want to see your everyday life…look at your Tuesday. -Emily Freeman<br> (Listen to Emily read the first chapter of “Simply Tuesday” –> <a href="http://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/simply-tuesday-chapter-one-audio/" target="_blank">Here</a>)<br> What we chat about:<br> <br> * Why we prefer the term “middle school” to “junior high”<br> * How two benches transformed Emily’s cul-de-sac community…and her daily living<br> * Why Emily is suspicious of ‘hustle’…especially in herself<br> * The phrase her counselor gave her & how it changed her view of everyday moments<br> * How Tuesday moments have become weekly reminders of her real life<br> * What happens when we stop racing against others and turn towards them<br> <br> Connect with Emily:<br> <a href="http://emilypfreeman.com" target="_blank">Site</a> :: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emilyfreemanauthor" target="_blank">Facebook</a> :: <a href="https://twitter.com/emilypfreeman" target="_blank">Twitter </a>:: <a href="https://instagram.com/emilypfreeman/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> :: <a href="https://instagram.com/emilypfreeman/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br> Links Mentioned:<br> <br> * Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life*<br> * Graceful (For Young Women): Letting Go of Your Try-Hard Life*<br> * A Million Little Ways: Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live*<br> * Simply Tuesday: Small-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World*<br> * Sarah Masen*–<a href="https://youtu.be/IEKOz3gXD4E" target="_blank">Tuesday</a><br> <br> *Amazon Affiliate Links<br> <br> How to listen to the podcast:<br> 1.Listen on the blog. Click through to <a title="gcm" href="http://godcenteredmom.com/" target="_blank">GodCenteredMom.com</a> and click the play button at the beginning of this post.<br> 2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch – There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podcasts/id525463029?mt=8" target="_blank"> free one</a> (that I mentioned) in the app store, there is also one called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/downcast/id393858566?mt=8" target="_blank">Downcast</a>. It allows you to search for shows, subscribe to them and even speed up the audio. If you don’t have an iDevice,
