by Cynthia L Simmons | May 11, 2023 | Podcast
Mother’s Day can be lots of fun. When my kids were little, I would hear lots of whispering in the background as they prepared surprises.
However, if you have lost someone you love or have a prodigal, Mother’s Day can be miserable.
My guest this week was Angela Breidenbach. Her mother was mentally ill, which made a relationship really tough. She shared how she made it through and gave ideas to mothers who are hurting.
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by Cynthia L Simmons | Jan 19, 2023 | Podcast
Last week we talked about how to have that hard conversation with your children. This week, I want to expand on that. What will your kids say after you are gone? What kind of messages do your actions give?
My guest was Gwyn McCaslin. She has an advanced degree in counseling and she offers wisdom laced with grace.
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by Cynthia L Simmons | Jan 12, 2023 | Podcast
Most of us have packed away our Christmas decorations, and now we must pull out the dirty laundry we stuck in the closet. I would rather talk to my husband, a good friend, or even lecture the cat than to launch into a tough conversation with my my child. However, we need to get the facts on the table rather than underneath. Manipulation never works.
Author Lori Wildenberg gave us guidelines for getting started with that tough conversation. She said to find common ground, and approach you child with humility. With Lori’s guidance and lots of prayer, we can do it.
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by Cynthia L Simmons | Sep 29, 2022 | Podcasts
Mothers have a tremendous impact on a child’s life, yet mothering is a tough job. And typically women don’t attend classes to learn the ropes. How can you develop a mother’s heart? How can you maintain your perspective and stay joyful? What time of day is the toughest for you?
Author Karen Whiting has written a book called Growing a Mother’s Heart, and she just released a Bible study by the same name. She loves to assist younger mothers and answered lots of questions.
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by Cynthia L Simmons | Feb 18, 2021 | Podcast
I used to watch the Waltons on TV, and I admired their warm relationships. Every night, they’d say goodnight after they turned off the lights. They went through hard times, but they loved each other. How can we create that atmosphere in our complex world?
Licensed counselor and life coach, Tina Yeager was my guest this week. We discussed ways to communicate love and create a gracious atmosphere in your home.
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by Cynthia L Simmons | Oct 9, 2020 | Podcast
The Proverbs 31 woman stayed busy. She arose while it was still dark to give food to her maidens, brought food from afar, stretched out her hands to the poor, taught kindness, made sure her family had proper clothing for the weather, and she ran several businesses.
Tara Royer Steele has lived out Proverbs 31 by starting a business baking pies and giving away food to the needy. Learn her secret in this interview.
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