Episodes

Did you know that Princess Kate Middleton, Tom Cruise, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and Jesus were all bullied? Back in Jesus’ day, the Jews were fearful of the Roman soldiers. Romans were confiscating the land, food was scarce, and taxes were up to 80 to 90%. When the Jews protested the heavy tax burden, the Romans killed 6000 Jews! They were feeding the Jews to the lions for entertainment. The Jews faced many bullies, such as the Egyptians, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, and, of course, the Rom...

"You are raising the next generation of kingdom changers - give yourself some grace; we're not perfect. Step out with forgiveness and love and leave that fear and doubt behind.” – Billie Jauss. Billie Jauss is the author of Making Room and Distraction Detox. She is a speaker and the podcast host of The Family Room. She inspires women with practical biblical guidance and challenging motivation to accomplish God’s best in their faith, family, and friends. Billie encourages women to live life to th...

Ephesians 4:31-32 states, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you.” In embracing the lessons of the Beatitudes, we can gradually transform our hearts and minds as we let go of bitterness, rage, and anger and create space for love, joy, and peace to flourish within us. We can cultivate a spirit of forgiveness and learn to respond to adversit...

The Beatitudes are like a roadmap on how we are to live on Earth as if we are living in Heaven. The Beatitudes are eight blessings from the Gospel of Matthew declared by Jesus to his disciples. These blessings can be used to help us on Earth treat people the way we are to treat them in Heaven. The Beatitudes encourage compassion, humility, love for enemies, and a strong desire for justice. They are some of the best teachings from Jesus in the Bible. We live in the “already not yet” time period. ...

“What I try to encourage parents and grandparents to do, is to teach their kids and their grandkids how to connect with Jesus when they’re scared and how to invite him into the room in a real first-person way.” – Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. Three women of Christ on a mission have joined together, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone raising the next generation of warriors for Christ. Dr. ...

Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining to help families have peace in the home and build lifetime connections! Lori Wildenberg is a national speaker, a licensed parent-family educator of over 25 years, and an award-winning author of six Christian parenting books. Lori also leads the popular Moms Together Facebook Community Page and Group. During this episode of MOMents with Lori and Lee Ann, both ladies share advice for parents on helping ...

There is so much nutritional value in many foods mentioned throughout the Bible... During this episode, Lee Ann discusses the many foods on earth that are referenced through out the Bible that we should be feeding our children. In John 6:35, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life that came down out of heaven: if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” The bread genome is three completely different genomes in one –...

“I love it because, unlike today’s superhero entertainment for kids, it is so clean, safe, and fun.” -Amanda Trumpower. Amanda Trumpower is a writer for Jesus lovers who dig dragons, detectives, and droids. As a follower of Christ, her worldview is based on the Bible. All her books conform to a Christian worldview, though certainly not all the characters. While the journey may be difficult, the main characters come to a place of hope brought by the peace of knowing God. During this episode, Aman...

The Bible says that in Him all things were created in Heaven and on Earth. All things... including music! Music is a tool that allows us and our children to worship the Lord and grow in our faith. It heightens the emotional experience of something and can alter how we feel in the same manner as sugar or medicine. At times, we even take it for granted. Musical notation began in the monasteries of Western Europe. The Benedictines sang psalms, and they played songs for eight hours of worship at Mas...

“Very few people realize that there is a legal way already at our fingertips that we can utilize to teach the Bible to public school students during the school day.” – Joel Penton. A former defensive tackle and national champion for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Joel Penton is the author of three books and the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy—a groundbreaking program providing Bible education to students in over 100 public schools, during school hours, across the country. A widely sought-after spe...

Do your children honor God? The dictionary meaning of honor is high respect and great esteem. And to adhere to what is right or a conventional standard of conduct. And adhere means attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief. So, honor is to hold someone or something, or even some idea, in high regard by being attached or committed to a person, cause, or belief. 2 Samuel 2:30 NIV states, “Those who honor me I will honor.” Wow, God will honor us? The creator of all things will honor wh...

“If I can help parents in the earlier years learn to build a connection with their kids, to speak the gospel, and to live redemptively in their homes, what difference would it make as their children grow older; my hope is maybe less kids would struggle with some of these mental health issues.” -Kristen Hatton. Kristen Hatton, MA, is a counselor and author passionate about helping families. She is the author of Get Your Story Straight, Face Time, The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for Students, a...

As important as it is for us as parents and caretakers to teach our children empathy, it is equally as important to teach them love and acceptance for one another. Love is the most powerful emotion on earth, and the definition of love is God, which means God is love. We all have a deep desire to feel liked, accepted, and loved by our family, friends, and associates. Acceptance involves understanding, respecting, and valuing others for commonalities and differences. It is an important part of dev...

“Our failures where we do not image God perfectly are opportunities to talk to our children and ask for forgiveness for messing up.” -Catherine Larson. After graduating with a master’s in biblical studies from Reformed Theological Seminary, Catherine Larson spent seven years writing with Chuck Colson for BreakPoint radio, Christianity Today, and Newsweek online. Today, she writes amidst the clatter and curiosity of six young children. Catherine is the author of two beautiful devotional journals,...

How would you feel if your child only spoke to you twice in the day - in the morning when they woke up and at night before they went to bed? How do you think our heavenly father feels when we only talk to him in the morning and at night? There are many ways to help you and your child’s prayers be a more meaningful conversation and be a special time with the Lord. Conversations allow you to express your emotions and needs, and they are how most of us communicate with each other. Prayer is a form ...

Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining to help families have peace in the home and work together to build lifetime connections! Lori Wildenberg is a national speaker, a licensed parent-family educator of over 25 years, and an award-winning author of six Christian parenting books. Lori also leads the popular Moms Together Facebook Community Page and Group. During this episode of Moments with Lori and Lee Ann, both ladies dive into the diffi...

“God took Abram outside. That is fundamental. We can do the same thing. We can take our children outside and prepare them to receive God’s truth.” -Eryn Lynum. Eryn Lynum is a mother and wife, a certified Master Naturalist, a Bible teacher, and the author of the books 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of the Intentional Parenting and Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation. She also hosts the podcast Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast for kids. ...

“God is not wishy-washy, and in his creation and everything he’s made, we see order and method, and natural laws that we need to live in harmony with and respect.” -Eryn Lynum. Eryn Lynum is a mother and wife, a certified Master Naturalist, a Bible teacher, and the author of the books 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of the Intentional Parenting and Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation. She also hosts the podcast Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a p...

“Kids are so sensory. They remember things when it’s anchored in a hands-on experience. So, if we can take them outside and explore nature while also anchoring theological and biblical truth, that’s a win-win.” Eryn Lynum. Eryn Lynum is a mother and wife, a certified Master Naturalist, a Bible teacher, and the author of the books 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of the Intentional Parenting and Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation. She also hosts the podcast Nat...

Without a solid foundation, it can be hard to instill biblical wisdom and grow godly faith! Often, we speak about raising children to have a strong, unfailing foundation in Christ, to stand up against this ever-increasing evil world. As parents and caretakers, we try our best to raise our children with a biblical worldview that can overcome the secular worldview influence that dominates today’s society. In Lee Ann’s book coming out in 2024, she writes about a home called the sand palace. Here is...

“All of the metabolic issues, the weight gain, the posture issues, we're seeing a lot of visual issues, and of course, the mental health crisis that’s going on, all of these things are related to screen time.” – Dr. Victoria Dunckley. Dr. Victoria Dunckley is an award-winning integrative child psychiatrist at the Centre for Life in Los Angeles. She is an internationally recognized expert on the impact of screen time on the developing brain. Recently named one of “America’s Top Psychiatrists,” Dr...

In a world full of deadlines, appointments, and obligations, do you sometimes set unrealistic expectations for your children with the hope of success? In today's fast-paced and hectic world, hurrying has become an integral part of our lives. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Being a mom is a full-time job.” But being a mom is equivalent to two and a half full-time jobs, according to statistics. No wonder we are always in a hurry! God gave us 24 hours a day - so it must be enough time. He would ...

Looking for a tool to help make praying more fun and fit naturally into your children’s daily routines? Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling are two friends who met during their undergrad years and launched a ministry together called Raising Prayerful Kids. Though they live in different parts of the country, they both are passionate about helping parents teach their kids how to pray. Authors of Raising Prayerful Kids, they love to share easy, life-giving, and fun ways to help children experien...

Did you know that experts say around age 5 or 6 is when feelings of romantic love begin to form? It can be challenging to navigate the topic of romance and relationships with our children, especially at a young age. Scientists say falling in love is a complex process and that our brains are hard-wired to give our emotions the upper hand over common sense. Falling in love is a beautiful and strong emotion, but it can be dangerous for children if we ignore, belittle, or dismiss their feelings. Her...