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  • EP 102: My Daughter Just Eloped (& Why That Makes Me Happy)

    EP 102: My Daughter Just Eloped (& Why That Makes Me Happy)
    Oct 24 2025

    My daughter eloped last week, and my husband and I couldn't be more delighted. Yet some of our friends are baffled by our reaction. So I'm unpacking the reasons we think it was a smart move on this week's episode of Loving Life at Home.

    Show Notes VERSES CITED:

    - Ephesians 3:20 - "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think...."

    - Proverbs 18:22 - “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.”

    - 1 Corinthians 7:9 - “…it is better to marry than to burn with passion.”

    - James 1:17 - "Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above...."

    RELATED LINKS:

    - Love Your Husband, Love Yourself - the "why to" marriage book I wrote and gave to Rachel

    - "When It Comes to Weddings, Does Cost Really Matter?" - the Psychology Today article I cited

    STAY CONNECTED:

    - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources

    - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content

    - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables

    - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers

    - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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    18 m
  • EP 101: Surprising Benefits from Family Storytelling

    EP 101: Surprising Benefits from Family Storytelling
    Oct 16 2025

    Researchers from Emory University have found that the #1 predictor of a child’s emotional well-being is how well that kid knows his family history. So this week, I’d like to talk to you about storytelling, about how important stories are for the growth and development and emotional wellbeing of our children, and about what kinds of stories we as parents need to make sure we are passing down to our kids. I hope you'll listen in and be encouraged.

    Show Notes VERSES CITED:

    - Deuteronomy 11:19

    - Psalm 139:13-16

    - Ephesians 2:10

    RELATED LINKS:

    - Eric Barker's Book: Barking Up the Wrong Tree

    - Barking up the Wrong Tree Newsletter

    - EP 19: Amazing Stories of God's Provision

    - Our Christmas Letters

    - Glad Tidings - the first 25 years of Christmas letters in book form

    - Writing Your Own Christmas Letters

    - EP 88: On Accepting Your Unchangeables

    STAY CONNECTED:

    - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources

    - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content

    - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables

    - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers

    - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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    11 m
  • EP 100: Q&A - Toddler Training, Morning Sickness, and Dealing with Disapproving Parents

    EP 100: Q&A - Toddler Training, Morning Sickness, and Dealing with Disapproving Parents
    Oct 2 2025

    I'm answering more questions from listeners this week -- all about announcing pregnancies, corralling toddlers, and dealing with disapproving parents.

    Show Notes VERSES CITED:

    - Matthew 6:27 - "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"

    - James 1:5 - "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."

    - Philippians 2:3-4 - “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.”

    RELATED LINKS:

    - Stop, Drop, and Roll - free printable exercise game

    - How Do You Handle Picky Eaters - our best tips

    - 5 Smart Ways to Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables

    - Age-Appropriate Chores - free printable chart

    - Cultivating Creativity in Young Children - free printable chart

    - French Kids Eat Everything - book by Karen Le Billon

    - Keeping Toddlers Occupied

    - God Hath Not Promised Hymn

    STAY CONNECTED:

    - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources

    - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content

    - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables

    - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers

    - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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    31 m
  • EP 99: How to Live a Yielded Life

    EP 99: How to Live a Yielded Life
    Sep 25 2025
    Jesus calls believers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. But what does a life wholly yielded to God even look like in this day and age? It's marked by a willingness to: - Die to yourself - Trust God completely - Know His Word - Submit to His will - Point others to Jesus - Suffer for His name - Follow Christ alone - Love others selflessly We are unpacking all this and more this week on the Loving Life at Home Podcast. I hope you'll listen in and be encouraged. Show Notes VERSES CITED: John 12:23-24 – “...unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.’” Matthew 16:24 – “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” (see also Luke 9:23 and Mark 8:34) Mark 8:35 – “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel will save it.” 1 John 2:17 – “The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Philippians 1:21 – “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Luke 22:42 - “Father, not my will, but thine be done.” Hebrews 12:1 – “... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” 2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” 2:10 – “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” 1 Corinthians 2:14 - “The unbeliever does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 1 Corinthians 1:27 - “God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,” Romans 8:28 – “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His” Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Psalm 100:5 – “…the LORD isgood; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations.” Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Psalm 119:105 – “Thy word isa lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Ephesians 2:4-10 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ…” Isaiah 45:9 – “Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker— An earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth! Will the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you doing?’ Or the thing you are making say, ‘He has no hands ‘? Romans 9:20-21 – “...Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?” John 3:30 – “He must increase; I must decrease.” Philippians 1:27-29 – “For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him.” Philippians 3:10 – “That I might know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death….” John 16:33 – “These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me you might have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Matthew 10:28 - “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Hebrews 12:2 – “…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Job 2:9 - “Then his wife said to him, ‘Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!’” Job 1:21 – “He said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.’” John 14:6 – “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 – “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” Jeremiah 17:9 – “The heart is more deceitful than all else And is ...
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  • EP 98: 9 Ways to Defuse a Disagreement

    EP 98: 9 Ways to Defuse a Disagreement
    Sep 17 2025
    Romans 12:18 tells us, “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” How does that play out in real life? Is there a place for meaningful debate on important topics? And, if so, how can we keep such discussions calm and civil and God-honoring? What steps can we take to defuse a disagreement and keep it from escalating into a full-blown fight? That's the topic of this week's episode. Listen in and let me know what you think. Show Notes VERSES CITED: Romans 8:28 – “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His”Genesis 50:20 – “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.”Ephesians 4:15 – “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”Colossians 4:6 – “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”Proverbs 21:19 – “Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.”Proverbs 21:9 – “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.”Proverbs 17:14 – “The beginning of strife is likeletting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.”Romans 12:18 - “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”John 15:17-18 -- “This is My command to you: Love one another. If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.”Proverbs 18:13 - “Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.”Proverbs 10:12 - “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”Proverbs 15:1 - “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”Proverbs 25:11 - “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”Proverbs 16:21 - “Sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.”Proverbs 14:29 – “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”Proverbs 15:18 - “A hot-tempered person stirs up strife, but the slow to anger calms a dispute.”James 4:6 - “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”Revelation 3:19 - “Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.” RELATED LINKS: What Men Intend for Evil – poem I wrote several years agoTurning Point USA – the organization Charlie Kirk foundedCharlie Kirk’s Instagram Account – still growing! STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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    16 m
  • EP 97: Q&A - Babies, Books, and Correcting Other People's Children

    EP 97: Q&A - Babies, Books, and Correcting Other People's Children
    Sep 11 2025

    This week, I’ve been cleaning out my inbox and answering some of the questions my blog readers, podcast listeners, and/or newsletter subscribers have sent in, and I've decided to tackle several of those topics on today's podcast episode.

    Show Notes VERSES CITED:

    - Proverbs 29:17 - "Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.”

    - James 1:5 - "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."

    RELATED LINKS:

    - EP 92: Benefits of Big Family Living

    - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

    - Pledge of Allegiance to the Bible

    - Pledge of Allegiance to the Creator

    - A Prayer for Police Officers

    - Praying for our Troops

    - Taming the Toy Box

    - Age Appropriate Chores for Children

    STAY CONNECTED:

    - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources

    - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content

    - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables

    - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers

    - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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    26 m
  • EP 96 - 25 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor

    EP 96 - 25 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor
    Sep 3 2025
    Since September is National Good Neighbor Month, I thought this would be the perfect time to share some ways to be a good neighbor. Compiling this list of ideas was easy. Our family has been blessed with lots and lots of wonderful neighbors throughout the years, so it was a simple matter of remembering all the kind things they’ve done for us along the way. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Colossians 4:5-6 tells us to “Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” - Hebrews 13:2 - “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” - Isaiah 58:10 - “Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.” - Proverbs 27:14 -“If someone blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse to him.” - Romans 12:16, 18 - “Live in harmony with one another…. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people.” - Luke 1:58 - "Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.” - Romans 12:15 - “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” - Romans 12:12 - “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.” - Galatians 5:13 - “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” - 2 Corinthians 9:8 - “God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.” - 1 Timothy 5:13 - “... going around from house to house; but even worse, they learn to be gossips and busybodies, talking of things they should not.” - Philippians 2:4 - “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” - Proverbs 27:10 - “Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away.” - James 2:15-17 - “If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,' yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself.” - Romans 12:10-11 - “Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” - Romans 10:14 - "But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?” - Matthew 22:37-39 - "This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets.”" RELATED LINKS: - EP 78 – How to Deal with Unneighborly Neighbors - Free Resource Library STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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    23 m
  • EP 95: Our Family Shark Tank Challenge

    EP 95: Our Family Shark Tank Challenge
    Aug 29 2025

    We have an uber-competitive family who loves any kind of contest, physical or mental, especially when prizes are involved. We recently gathered to compete in a Family Shark Tank Challenge. And in Episode 95 of Loving Life at Home, I'm dishing up all the details as to how it went down.

    Show Notes

    VERSES CITED:

    - 1 Corinthians 9:24 - “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to win the prize.”

    - Hebrews 10:24 - "And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds...."

    RELATED LINKS:

    - Gospel Tracts for All Occasions (including contest winners)

    - Free Printable Trivia Tests (including movie quizzes)

    - Room Inspection Checklist

    - State Capital Matching Game

    - A Grand Investment (print pack with resources I created for our family's Bible memory challenge)

    STAY CONNECTED:

    - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources

    - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content

    - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables

    - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers

    - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
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    27 m