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M Is for Mama Podcast
Abbie Halberstadt
On the M is for Mama Podcast, you’ll hear encouragement for all things motherhood, practical helps and systems to help you thrive in your home from day to day, funny, relatable kid-stories, examinations of what the Bible has to say about cultural issues, and so much more!
- 33 minutes 40 secondsEp. 64: Habits for a Sacred Home (A Chat with Jennifer Pepito)
Ever wondered how to create an environment of camaraderie, family connection, and meaningful discussion in your home?
Continuing the theme from our conversation in the last episode with the Voetbergs, Jennifer Pepito shares her wisdom gleaned from years of investing intentionally in her own family, but she also shares mistakes and the grace the Lord has offered her in her imperfections.
Be encouraged that you don’t have to “get everything right” to establish important traditions that become sacred and cherished in your family—even if none were passed down to you by your own parents!
Guest Info:
Site: habitsforasacredhome.com
Shop: thepeacefulpress.shop
Instagram: Jennifer - The Peaceful Press
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
Code: misformama
Bible References:
Ephesians 6:4
Deuteronomy 6:7c
Hebrews 12:2
James 4:6
1 Kings 1:6
Psalm 139:23-24
2 Corinthians 10:5
2 Corinthians 12:9
Isaiah 64:6
1 Corinthians 3:6-9
Galatians 6:9
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
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24 April 2024, 5:00 am - 52 minutes 29 secondsEp. 63: Passing Down the Good (A Chat with Elisha and Katie Voetberg)
Ep. 63: Passing Down the Good (A Chat with Elisha and Katie Voetberg)
In a world that champions airing every bit of trauma/bad strategies passed down from parents, it’s rare (and refreshing!) to encounter young families who are, instead, holding with the positive traditions of their origin families and being intentional to praise the good (while acknowledging the not-so-good).
Elisha and Katie Voetberg (who own/run our sponsor company, Voetberg Music Academy!) are doing just that—choosing to recognize + pass down the positive practices they were taught without turning a blind eye to the common pitfalls we all face as parents.
They discuss what they love about their upbringings as members of larger-than-culturally-normal families. They share strategies for being intentional + wise with stewarding time with children + spouses. And they speak with maturity beyond their years that they credit to having parents who trusted them enough to apologize + pivot when things weren’t working.
I know you’ll be encouraged + energized by this conversation!
Guest Info:
Site: nowthatwereafamily.com
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
Code: misformama
Bible References:
Matthew 22:37
Genesis 1:28
1 Samuel 16:7
Matthew 28:16
James 3:16
Colossians 3:23
Proverbs 31
Titus 2
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
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18 April 2024, 8:35 pm - 38 minutes 53 secondsEp. 62: Christians Parents + The Library (A Chat With Good Book Mom)
Ever walked into a public library with your children, only to hurry them past the displays in the kids’ section because they’re almost all focused on promoting one secular agenda or another?
You’re not alone. Choosing good literature for our kids--especially in light of the blatant bias many librarians proudly display--can be a challenging task in our current cultural climate.
In this episode, Korie Johnson from Good Book Mom tells us all about how we, as Christian parents, can build relationships with our local library and its leaders in order to make an impact both on the books they promote and on the individuals themselves.
You’ll be encouraged by her straightforward approach to choosing quality children’s literature (it doesn’t all have to be explicitly Christian!) and also her practical suggestions for how to interact with your library community to enact change.
Korie has lots of great resources on her website where she vets and reviews hundreds of books so we don’t have to!
Guest Info:
Site: https://goodbookmom.com/
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
Code: misformama
Bible References:
1 Corinthians 10:31
Ephesians 6:12
Deuteronomy 6:6-8
Ephesians 5:9
Matthew 5:16
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
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Instagram
10 April 2024, 5:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutesEp. 61: Is the Child Free Movement Biblical? (A Chat with Jennifer Flanders)
“Child free” is a phrase that populates comment sections on social media, Reddit threads, news articles, and more.
It’s more than a little trendy to at least entertain the idea of forgoing having children altogether.
But is it biblical?
I sit down with my good friend, Jennifer Flanders from
Flanders Family Home Life, chat about the biblical implications of a child-free lifestyle.
We also chat all things birth control and what it looks like to live a surrendered life before the Lord—in every area, including, but not limited to, our fertility.
Jennifer is one of my favorite humans on the planet, and I know you’ll appreciate her wisdom!
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
Code: misformama
Bible References:
Ephesians 5:15
Psalm 127
Psalm 128
Genesis 1:28
Proverbs 3:5-6
1 Corinthians 7:2
Matthew 6:19-21
Proverbs 16:9
Jeremiah 29:11
1 Corinthians 7
Genesis 38
Luke 23:29
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
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Instagram
3 April 2024, 6:11 pm - 32 minutes 39 secondsEp. 60: OVERSTIMULATED! (Part 2–Sometimes, It’s Our Fault)
In part one of this topic, we unpacked why “overstimulation” is such a commonly used term—especially in motherhood—these days.
In this episode, we take a deeper look at some of the ways we might contributing to our own overwhelm. Because sometimes, all those “tabs” left open in our brain, driving us nuts, are the results of too many bad yeses and not enough good knows.
Self-awareness and the ability to admit when we have gotten into bad habits or failed to heed wise advice are both crucial to reclaiming our mental peace in a way that honors God.
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.summit.org/
Code: mama24
Bible References:
Ecclesiastes 1:9
Ephesians 5:15-16
Matthew 12:36
Proverbs 20:24
Isaiah 26:3-4
1 Peter 3:15
Matthew 11:29-30
Hebrews 4:9-10
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
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Instagram
27 March 2024, 5:00 am - 32 minutes 19 secondsEp. 59: OVERSTIMULATED!! (An Honest Look at a Hot Button Word)
Have you ever credited your frustration or overwhelm in a particular situation to “overstimulation?” If so, join the club!
“Overstimulation” seems to be the word for mothers on social media (and many in-person interactions too). And it’s easy to understand why with so many things grabbing for our attention on top of a need to love and care for our families well.
The good news is there is hope in the midst of the overwhelm, and we don’t have to be slaves to the things that make our brains feel like they’re full of bees.
In this episode we’ll talk about the reality of feeling overstimulated (it’s not all in your head!) but also tackle practical ways to combat it with both compassion and grit.
Be encouraged that “overstimulated” is not where you have to stay, friends!
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
Code: misformama
Bible References:
Romans 6:1
Romans 8:37
2 Corinthians 12:7
1 Peter 5:8
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
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Instagram
20 March 2024, 5:00 am - 37 minutes 38 secondsEp. 58: Rhythms and Margins and Vision—Oh My! (A Chat with Lyndsey Mimnagh)
This conversation will be such an encouragement to any mama (or woman!) with a dream in her heart but no idea how to steward it well for the glory of God.
In this episode, Lyndsey Mimnagh from Treehouse Schoolhouse chats with me about everything from personality traits (how much do they matter?) to working backwards from your end goal to make it a reality (it works!) to DIY house-building (we’ve both been there) to homeschooling (same) and much more!
I know you will be encouraged by her stories of the Lord’s faithfulness to prepare her for the “next right thing” and her honesty about the imperfect process along the way!
Guest Info:
Lyndsey Mimnagh
Instagram: @treehouse_schoolhouse
Site and Shop: treehouseschoolhouse.com
15% off any purchase in her shop with the code MISFORMAMA15
(15% off their total order. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promos.)
Expires on 9/13/24Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
Code: misformama
Bible References:
Philippians 4:13
Psalm 1:3
Esther 4:14
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
Find Abbie at:
Instagram
13 March 2024, 5:00 am - 46 minutes 26 secondsEp. 57: Raising Boys to Men (A Chat with Durenda Wilson)
“Masculinity” might be one of the most hot-button words in our current culture. And one of the most misunderstood.
Thankfully, my friend, Durenda Wilson, mama to eight, including five young men, is sharing her wisdom and experience with to help us understand the truth about raising boys. With humor, compassion, and practical action steps, she explains how important it is to parent our sons with intentionality and care for the unique ways that God has made them.
Check out her new book, Raising Boys to Men, and don’t forget to take advantage of exclusive pre-order offers today! Guest Info:The Durenda Wilson Podcast
https://www.durendawilson.com/
Bible References:
Deuteronomy 6:6-8
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
Summit Ministries Sign-Up Discount
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6 March 2024, 9:25 am - 36 minutes 38 secondsEp. 56: Freedom In Christ (Making Decisions for Our Families Without Fear of Man)
Have you ever found yourself nervous to announce a pregnancy, discuss parenting philosophies with a friend, or discuss school choices when your mother-in-law?
Why? Because you’re afraid of what they’ll say!
If so, you are far from alone. It’s so hard not to let other people’s opinions on the choices we make for our families affect our confidence in them.
And yet, when it comes to issues that aren’t specifically addressed by Scripture, we have so much freedom in Christ to pray, seek wise counsel, confer with our spouses, and “do the next right thing” as unto the Lord—even if it’s not a conclusion our neighbor/cousin/mom/sister/friend would have reached.
Be encouraged that the Lord gives wisdom and peace to His people as they diligently seek Him.
Bible References:
John 15:13
Colossians 3:17
1 Peter 2:23
Romans 12:5
Galatians 5:1
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
Post About Announcing Pregnancy Without Shame
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28 February 2024, 6:00 am - 51 minutes 50 secondsEp. 55: The Gift of a Special Needs Child (A Chat with My Bestie, Lindsay)
I regularly get asked if any of my children have a diagnosis with which we must grapple.
While the answer is no, I do have firsthand knowledge of both the struggles and the joys of having a child with special needs through my friendship with Lindsay Long, my closest friend, business partner, and the illustrator of both M Is for Mama and Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad, and her daughter, Evie.
In this episode, we talk about the grief that comes along with realizing that your child may never achieve some of the same milestones as other children with fewer limitations.
We discuss the biblical principle of true contentment and the “joy set before us” in the privilege of pouring ourselves out for our children, regardless of disability.
And we declare God’s goodness in hardship, even while acknowledging that we don’t always like the circumstances in which He has placed us.
I have no doubt that Lindsay’s insights and experiences will be a blessing and an encouragement to all who listen—but especially to those who walk the sometimes lonely road of special needs parenting.
Proverbs 27:17
Psalm 139
John 12:24-26
Matthew 5:39
Romans 12:15-17
Philippians 4:11-12
John 3:30
Philippians 4:13
1 Corinthians 3:11
Isaiah 25:8
Romans 8:28
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
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Instagram
21 February 2024, 6:00 am - 46 minutes 38 secondsEp. 54: Bad Days Don’t Make Bad Moms (Encouragement from Heidi St. John)
Heidi St. John—homeschool mom to eight, grandmother, author, and speaker—joins me on this episode to chat all things motherhood: finding our giftings, using them for the Lord + our families, and, yes, being willing to accept help.
Because motherhood (as with most things) is best done in community!
Join us for a lively conversation about how “bad days don’t make moms”—in fact, they often give us an oppportunity to repent and model asking forgiveness to our kids. You’ll be encouraged to keep showing up and serving God even when you fail. What a gift!
Women’s Bible Study w Heidi St. John bravebooks.com
Podcast: Off the Bench (Apple Podcasts) - (Spotify) - (YouTube)
The Mouse and the Sea - (Brave Books) - (Amazon)
Bible References:
Matthew 12:30-31
Matthew 25:40-45
Colossians 3:23
Exodus 14
James 1:6
Titus 2
Proverbs 27:17
1 John 4:4
Romans 8:1
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
Find Abbie at:
Instagram
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