Based on Chapman’s best-selling The 5 Love Languages®—a specialized resource of intentional love for families of adopted children.

Adoption brings unique challenges. Love and bonding don’t always come naturally. There can be emotional distress, frustration, and disappointment. In Loving Adopted Children Well, Dr. Gary Chapman along with professor and mom of adopted kids Dr. Laurel Shaler share how The 5 Love Languages® provide concrete steps to infusing love, hope, and attachment in your family.

In addition to the beauty and healing you’ll discover in the chapters on the love languages—Service, Gifts, Physical Touch, Quality Time, and Words of Affirmation—the authors provide essential chapters on subjects such as:

• When You Don’t “Feel the Love”
• Getting Spouses on the Same Page
• Help for Single Parents
• Stopping Sibling Rivalry
• Support—Why it’s Needed and Where to Find It . . . and more.

With empathy for adoptive parents, Chapman and Shaler provide an honest and invaluable resource of wisdom, joy, and healing. Apply the lessons from Loving Adopted Children Well, and you will see love grow and flourish in your home.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Loving Adopted Children Well | Gary Chapman, PhD and Laurel Shaler, PhD

Connect with Laurel Shaler, PhD
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Are you satisfied that your children’s current educational environment is bringing out their best potential?

In a world where traditional education systems make little or no accommodation for individual learning styles (such as auditory or visual learning), and they’re failing to teach even the basics, it’s time for parents to take charge of their children’s education.

In Reclaiming Education, parents are equipped with practical and immediately useful tools to work in partnership with their children to identify and develop their learning styles and strengths. If you want to help learners build the kind of confidence that inspires lifelong learning, get them involved in the solutions for their own success.

In this book, both parents and children can learn how to

• Identify learning style strengths
• Develop strategies for adapting to less than ideal circumstances
• Design an effective study space environment that’s tailored to your child’s needs
• Motivate even the most resistant learners

A great faith-based parenting resource for anyone who feels like the traditional education system has failed their children, and for anyone interested in homeschooling or simply helping their children to succeed in any type of school setting.

Say goodbye to a one-size-fits-all education and unlock your child’s full learning potential.

Mentioned in this Episode

Reclaiming Education | Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
The Way They Learn | Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Connect with Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

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Death teaches us how to live.

When Whitney K. Pipkin's mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she wasn't ready. How could she be? She searched for resources that could help her walk through this heavy yet sacred time in her life. But she struggled to find the guidance she longed for in a season of anticipatory grief.

We Shall All Be Changed is a companion for those experiencing the lonely season of suffering and death. In this book, Whitney reaches across the pages to hold the hand of the caregiver. Walking through death with a loved one can be incredibly isolating and unsettling. This book reminds us that we can experience God's very presence in life's dark and deep valleys. As Whitney draws from her own experience, she sheds light and hope. She shows that we are not alone. And she reveals the mysterious way that God ministers to and transforms us through death and suffering.

Beautifully honest and theologically rich, Whitney invites us to consider death so that we might understand life and how to live it.

A book for those who are caring for the sick and dying . . . for those who will care for parents, family, or friends in their last days . . . and for those who have already walked this journey. This book is for us.

I pray you are encouraged by this episode.

Mentioned in this Episode

We Shall All Be Changed | Whitney K. Pipkin
Psalm 90
Between Life and Death | Kathryn Butler
John 11

Connect with Whitney K. Pipkin

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You should pray in the morning.
You should write out your prayers.
You should make prayer lists and pray through them every day. You should pray with others or out loud.

We've all heard the "you shoulds" of prayer from pulpits, presenters, and well-meaning friends. But when none of these ways to pray feel natural, what's next?

Janet Holm McHenry has studied prayer extensively, and the one thing she knows for sure is that there's no one-size-fits-all way to pray. Instead, there are different styles of prayer—and by discovering the style most instinctive to each individual personality, staying in touch with God throughout the day becomes simple and all the more joyful.

In this book, the author helps readers determine their particular praying personality by examining the praying styles of biblical people, spiritual gifts, and various ideas about personality, including the classic temperaments, the Enneagram, and more. McHenry includes scores of bulleted suggestions for developing a praying lifestyle that works for individuals. She has also created a Praying Personality Quiz for readers (available in the book and online) to help narrow down the style that will most naturally fit into how they process a prayer life.

Whether a longtime Christian who has tried various prayer strategies but can't keep up or a new believer looking to learn about this spiritual discipline, every reader who dives into this book will come away with a renewed prayer life and a greater understanding of who God created them to be.

I pray you are encouraged by this episode.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Praying Personalities | Janet Holm McHenry

Connect with Janet McHenry

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Far too frequently, women find themselves settling for a life that falls short of the calling they know God has on their lives. In her new book, What Do You Really Want?, Cayla Craft skillfully navigates readers through the transformative path of inner-child work and self-discovery, igniting a powerful self-assessment guided by the Holy Spirit lead “renewal of their minds” (Romans 12:2).

What Do You Really Want? is about more than wanting, but about realizing and achieving the abundant life we were made for. Our emotions and experiences can easily get us stuck. It’s not a lack of motivation or power. It’s a lack of clarity. That is why Cayla shares The 'Take 7' practice. It is a unique approach that uses seven transformational questions to get us “unstuck” and find the clarity God wants for us.

I know that you're going to uplifted and encouraged by this episode.

Mentioned in This Episode

What Do You Really Want? | Cayla Craft
Psalm 139:23

Connect with Cayla Craft

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Nearly a decade ago, during National Novel Writing Month, bestselling nonfiction author Sarah Arthur let her imagination run free when she began writing Once a Queen, a novel that had been living in her imagination since the early 2000s. On January 30, 2024, her sparkling YA fantasy will be published by WaterBrook, the Penguin Random House imprint behind the Wingfeather Saga, the bestselling middle-grade series which has sold more than one million copies.

Arthur’s first venture into the world of fantasy makes sense, as her extensive knowledge of Lord of the Rings and active involvement in the C.S. Lewis Festival and Madeleine L’Engle Writing Retreats can be felt with the flip of every page — the story is richly woven, atmospheric, and captures the cozy magic akin to classics like The Secret Garden, The Chronicles of Narnia, and A Wrinkle in Time, while also telling a fresh and delightful world-weaving tale for wonder-hungry young minds.

Readers are transported to the English countryside alongside Eva, the American teenage protagonist who secretly wishes fairy tales were true. Nevertheless, while spending the summer at her grandmother’s mysterious English manor, unusual happenings in the gardens at night lead Eva to wonder if portals to alternate universes exist…and if her grandmother was once a queen in one of those worlds. Arthur was working through grief while writing this novel, and she hopes the intricate themes of generational wounds, redemption, and imagination will ease the young minds that pick up Once a Queen.

Mentioned in This Episode

Once a Queen | Sarah Arthur
Walking with Frodo | Sarah Arthur
A Light So Lovely | Sarah Arthur
Breath of Bones | Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer
The Little White Horse | Elizabeth Goudge
Trust the Stars | Tricia Goyer
The Magician's Nephew | CS Lewis
Daily Bible Podcast
Get the pre-order goodies for Once a Queen
Join the Once a Queen launch party on 1/30/24

Connect with Sarah Arthur

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"Why are you still sad about that?"

It takes time and space to grieve well, but often our culture doesn't afford us these things. Drawing from her own experience with grief, Natasha Smith invites us to reflect on what it means to grieve and how to cling to hope even in our darkest moments. Instead of providing quick-fix solutions, this book creates space for us to take time to just sit and grieve, learn, and heal in healthy ways.

In Can You Just Sit with Me? Smith provides personal stories, biblical reflections, relevant research, practical tools, and prayers that point us to God, who always sits with us in our grief. Whether we are grieving a loss or supporting a grieving friend, this book reminds us that every loss is worthy of the space and grace to grieve.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Will You Just Sit with Me? | Natasha Smith
Heaven | Randy Alcorn
Grieving Journal 
Daily Bible Podcast

Connect with Natasha Smith

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In a recent survey, I read that while most U.S. adults understand self-care as balancing all health aspects, an overwhelming 41% are engulfed in daily responsibilities, making self-care a daunting task. When do people succeed? When they have support. 60% of adults believe having support is critical to prioritizing self-care. We are social beings who thrive with encouragement and companionship on our health journey.

Interestingly, the survey highlights exercise, sleep, and mental health as the top areas of self-care. These are crucial yet often overlooked components of a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, more than half of the respondents view self-care days as a temporary solution, emphasizing the importance of cultivating small, daily habits for lasting change. And I'm here to tell you that EVERYTHING can change when you seek others to help you.

In 2023, I never planned on going on a health journey. Truthfully, I just got to the place where I was tired of being overweight and exhausted. I knew another diet wasn't going to work. Instead, I turned to my friend Amber Lia and asked her to be my health coach. I was excited because her coaching was free. But the best part is that Amber had been where I was. She's lost 90lbs and has kept it off for five years.

I started my health journey at the end of March and lost over 80 pounds. I leaned into the program, and I turned to Amber for help. She didn't judge me. Instead, she gently guided me.

With Habits of Health, most of their coaches began as clients, providing empathy and understanding rooted in personal experience. This program isn't just about offering tools. It's about approaching wellness in a way that encompasses mind, body, and spirit. And the coaches guide your way. It's like a cheerleading squad on your wellness journey! 

That's a long introduction leading up to today's guest. Soon after I started my health journey, I started coaching others--primarily for accountability. As Amber says, "The system is already developed. Coaching is just caring and sharing." I love that!

Then, I met Jamil through Amber. Amber has looked up to Jamil for help and advice for years. When I started as a health coach, I attended trainings led by Jamil. I soon learned that Jamil is both wise and inspiring. After spending time with Jamil, I WANT to do more for myself and others! God has good plans for us, and I want to follow them well.

Because I've received so much encouragement, I asked if Jamil could encourage you through this podcast. Jamil is inspiring but also practical. After tuning in, I hope you'll start thinking differently about your dreams and goals. (I know you will!) I also hope you'll see that "self-care" will impact you and allow you to impact others.  

Connect with Jamil: https://www.instagram.com/therealjamilfrazier

Would you like free health coaching?

Join me on this wellness journey. Fill out this form, and I'll set up a time for us to do a Health Assessment. I promise this is one of the best things you'll do this year!

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I'm incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of my friend Kayla Walker. She exemplifies strength and determination, consistently building healthier habits even on the toughest days. Kayla's journey is a testament to the power of community and the principles outlined in 'Habits of Health.' Her success inspires us all to strive for our health and wellness goals.

As you embark on your journey to health, remember that you don't have to go it alone. Embrace the power of community, share your experiences, and support one another. Together, we can achieve our health and wellness goals, one step at a time.

Want to join us? 

We have several Habits of Health plans available depending on your goals. And the coaching is free. 

Kayla and I won’t know which program will be best for you until we chat for a few minutes so we can ask you a few questions and share the right program for YOU. Then you can begin when you are ready! We've been amazed at how quickly the weight has come off. (I've lost 80+ pounds, and Kayla's lost 40+ pounds.) ​​

Would you take a moment and fill out this brief health evaluation form to determine which plan would make the most sense for you? Then Kayla I can share the correct info so you can begin when you are ready. We would love to chat over a Zoom call if you have about 20-30 minutes this week or next.

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Allen Brokken is a teacher at heart, a husband, and a father most of all. He’s a joyful writer by the abundant grace of God. He began writing the Towers of Light series for his own children to help him illustrate the deep truths of the Bible in an engaging and age-appropriate way. He’s dedicated 15 years of his life to volunteer roles in children’s ministry and youth development. Now that his own children are off to college he’s telling stories and sharing clean humor on social media @allenbrokkenauthor and through his blog https://www.allenbrokkenauthor.com

Mentioned in this Episode

Tower of Light series 
Snow Globe Travelers | K.A. Cummings
Experiencing the Presence of God | A.W. Tozer

Connect with Allen Brokken

website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | BookBub | TikTok| Pinterest | YouTube | Amazon | GoodReads | Newsletter

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Janell Wood has been a Christian for most of her life but has a deep passion for those who are struggling with faith. She's been through her own seasons of wondering, wandering, hurting, and doubting. With a Masters-level education in Counseling Psychology, a background in advocacy for women in crisis, and communication skills gained from 19 years of "'til death do us part," Janell has found just one who has the answers. His name is Jesus Christ. True Restoration, Eternity, Authenticity, and Love belong to Him. And she loves to share and talk about what’s REAL with others, whether it's one-on-one with young women on her podcast, or when speaking for a live audience. She lives in Washington State with her husband, four kids, and (often) a teenage foreign exchange daughter.

Mentioned in This Episdoe

The MAVEN Experience
Tactics | Greg Koukl
The Cross Examined Conference
Christian Apologetics | Douglas Groothuis
Sign up for a Health Discovery Call with Tricia

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