The Soapbox

Karin simply and practically highlights the value in the written word. She unpacks everything from THE word of God to good literature to writing the stories of God’s faithfulness. Whether you are a Read Aloud Queen or thinking “when would there be time to soak in any written word?”, this episode will stir your heart to read and write! Karin raised 6 children and just finished writing a book! If you connect with this episode, give her a follow on Substack and stay on the edge of your seat! And follow Karin on her new Instagram @karinsems.

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Bethany is a mother of 8 children who says, “For years, I mothered from a place of striving, guilt, and fear. But as I began to understand my identity in Christ, not as a mom who has to “get it all right,” but as a beloved daughter, everything shifted. I found peace, joy, and freedom through Gospel-centered parenting.”
And you will believe her after you listen to this conversation. Bethany shares the heart of gospel discipline and generously walks through her 4 part model with so many helpful examples. She is both gentle and truthful.

Bethany also founded Warrior Motherhood. You’re going to want to check out all that she’s doing.

Learn more about Bethany by visiting her site, listening to her Warrior Mama Podcast and follow her on Instagram here.

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As promised, here is the recording from our Soapbox LIVE event in June. It is so fun to be all together in a room. This episode is an interview with two old friends, who happen to be wildly different but incredible moms!!! You will hear the ways they lean naturally, the ways they have grown, the things they’ve learned from each other and hopefully leave encouraged in your own wiring whether it be Type A or Type B! There is banter, laughter and honesty all throughout. Hope you enjoy and look out for the next live event so you can join us in the room!!

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Donna Stuart You Were Created to Create

Donna is a wife, mom, and a creator in one million different ways! She and her husband, Ben, and their three children live in DC where they planted Passion City DC in 2018. Donna is a woman of many talents and interests. She unpacks the value of being a mom who still creates and passing on your gifts to the next generation. She discusses how important it is to continue doing the things you’re good at EVEN in motherhood and how. She is practical, unapologetic and inspiring all in the same sentence. I left more convinced that what is in me is GOOD. Donna even touches on marriage at the end of the episode- it is a jam packed one! I know you will love hearing an exclusive reading of chapter one in her new 5D book called “Growing”. Enjoy!

You can follow Donna on instagram. And be sure to check out Donna's book, Growing, here, listen to her her music on Spotify, and if you've been hungry for some great Bible teaching, check out their church podcast here.

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David Thomas is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a New York Times Bestselling Author with his most recent release, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids Strength, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience.
David is the co-host of the 15 million+ downloaded podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. He would want you to know that he is most proud to be a husband to Connie, and dad to three adult children. Follow David on Instagram @raisingboysandgirls and get a copy of Capable today!

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