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Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

By: Molly Stillman | Speaker Author Loud Laugher
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  • Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.
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  • #393 Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age with Melissa Kruger of The Gospel Coalition

    #393 Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age with Melissa Kruger of The Gospel Coalition
    Apr 24 2024
    Melissa Kruger serves as the Vice President of Discipleship Programming at The Gospel Coalition. As an author and Bible teacher, she regularly teaches women in her community and speaks at conferences around the country. I’m so excited to have her on the show today to talk about her latest book, Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens For Christ in a Secular Age, and dive into the ins and outs of raising teenagers. We talk about transitioning with your children as they grow, modeling a life of faith, creating a prayerful home, and so much more. In a culture that often implies that the teenage years are miserable and difficult, Melissa encourages parents to not overlook the beauty and joy in this chapter. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who influences young lives, this conversation is SO important, and I can’t wait for you to hear it! 2:00 – Melissa 101 Vice President of the Gospel CoalitionMother of 3 and wifeFormer math teacherAn unexpected path to writing 16 books 6:42 – Changing The Parenting Narrative The negative narrative surrounding parenting teenagers and tweensUnderstanding the development stages of this time periodBeing gracious and patient with teenagers + adapting your parenting style 14:21 – The Gracious Home Vs. The Permissive Home Setting boundaries and allowing for mistakesA lack of structure leading to negative outcomesSetting boundaries as a parentAllowing children to face consequences in a safe and supportive environment 21:25 – Parenting Through Different Stages Transitioning parenting styles from one stage to the nextRecognizing children as independent human beingsWalking alongside your children as they make their own decisionsAvoiding placing your identity in your children’s actions or behaviors 33:03 – Modeling Faith Being gracious with failure as a parentSetting the example by walking with GodIncorporating prayer into everyday life as a familyConnecting with Melissa FEATURED QUOTES “I think growing up with our teen in some ways, is remaining curious about who they are and not making assumptions about why they're pushing back on something.” “I think it's really tempting as a parent sometimes to place a lot of our identity and in our teen…we start trying to control who they become, rather than walk alongside them as they're becoming who God made them to be.” “Learning how to make a mistake is actually a life lesson.” “I always say aim for patterns, not perfection.” Learn more about Melissa: https://melissabkruger.com/ Get your copy of Parenting with Hope https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Hope-Raising-Christ-Secular-ebook/dp/B0CFTGDKJ1 The Gospel Coalition https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/ Connect with me: http://www.stillbeingmolly.com http://instagram.com/stillbeingmolly http://instagram.com/canilaughpod http://twitter.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/canilaughpod http://tiktok.com/@stillbeingmolly GET YOUR COPY of ‘IF I DON’T LAUGH, I’LL CRY” TODAY: Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/IIDLICbn Amazon: https://amzn.to/48VYFkG ChristianBook: https://bit.ly/IIDLICcb Target: https://bit.ly/3Shh3Q2 Walmart: https://bit.ly/3MmGVpJ Indie Bound: https://bit.ly/IIDLICib Audible: https://amzn.to/3ITcdm8 Kindle: https://amzn.to/3ITaSvv About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.
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    56 mins
  • #392 - House Rules with Myquillyn Smith

    #392 - House Rules with Myquillyn Smith
    Apr 17 2024
    My guest this week is the lovely Myquillyn Smith, also known as The Nester. She is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home. For over a decade, she has been encouraging women to embrace imperfections and live boldly in their spaces through her blog. Myquillyn’s home in North Carolina has been featured in publications such as Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, Cottages and Bungalows, and more. As a practicing imperfectionist, she believes in the power of small changes, putting nail holes in the wall, and taking the time to make a place feel like home – even if you’re renting. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her, hearing her perspective on creating a space you’ll love, and learning more about her latest book, House Rules, which is set to release on April 23rd. I just know you’re going to love her too! 3:07 – Myquillyn 101 Starting “The Nester” in 2007Learning to build a home by moving frequentlyTeaching universal decorating truths 9:55 – Making a Home The perfectly staged homes seen on social mediaEmbracing imperfection in home decorMaking your space feel like you 17:45 – Establishing Roots Where You Are Taking ownership of your space, even in rentals or temporary spacesThe perfect circumstance will never comeThe power of simple changes in home design 29:06 – Design Insights The genesis of Myquillyn’s passion for decoratingUnderstanding design principles like scale, contrast, and lightingThe Inspiration behind Myquillyn’s book, House Rules 38:39 – Embracing Imperfection Being a practicing imperfectionistLearning to take risks in home decor and lifeYou can’t ruin something you already hateConnecting with Myquillyn + pre-ordering House Rules FEATURED QUOTES “I’ve never met a home I haven’t loved. I believe every home has a silver lining.” “I 100% believe it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.” “Where else can we take a risk if not at home?” Learn more about Myquillyn: Pre-order House Rules: https://www.amazon.com/House-Rules-Decorate-Every-Budget/dp/0800744748 The Nester https://thenester.com/ The Nester podcast https://thenester.com/podcast/ Myquillyn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenester/?hl=en Connect with me: http://www.stillbeingmolly.com http://instagram.com/stillbeingmolly http://instagram.com/canilaughpod http://twitter.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/canilaughpod http://tiktok.com/@stillbeingmolly GET YOUR COPY TODAY: Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/IIDLICbn Amazon: https://amzn.to/48VYFkG ChristianBook: https://bit.ly/IIDLICcb Target: https://bit.ly/3Shh3Q2 Walmart: https://bit.ly/3MmGVpJ Indie Bound: https://bit.ly/IIDLICib Audible: https://amzn.to/3ITcdm8 Kindle: https://amzn.to/3ITaSvv About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.
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    51 mins
  • #391 Joy & Hope After Heartache with Mattie Jackson Smith

    #391 Joy & Hope After Heartache with Mattie Jackson Smith
    Apr 10 2024

    My guest this week is the incredible Mattie Jackson Smith. Mattie is an author, podcaster, and speaker whose life took an unexpected turn when she tragically lost her 28-year-old husband to a traumatic brain injury just weeks before their first anniversary.

    Her first book, Lemons on Friday, offers a raw and honest account of her journey through grief, providing solace and guidance to others navigating the lonely and difficult path of widowhood. Outside of her writing career, Mattie is the host of the podcast In Joy Life, where she encourages her listeners to choose joy in any season or circumstance.

    We dive deep into Mattie’s story today as she transparently shares what it looked like to wrestle with God in life’s darkest moments, ask hard questions, and bring her hurt and doubts to Jesus. She has so many powerful things to say about finding God in the questions and navigating life after loss. I absolutely loved getting to spend time with her in this episode and know you will too!

    2:21 – Mattie 101

    • Born and raised in Nashville in a country music family
    • A passion for creative writing
    • Owning a wine bar in Nashville
    • Losing her husband after a brain injury
    • Mattie’s memoir, Lemons on Friday

    14:04 – Honesty in Grief

    • Sitting in anger with God
    • Biblical examples of emotions and suffering
    • Embracing your emotions instead of suppressing them

    24:45 – Finding God in the Questions

    • Lamentations 3
    • How writing helped Mattie begin to heal
    • God's invitation to bring our questions, doubts, and struggles to Him

    36:09 – Navigating New Beginnings

    • The secondary losses that come with grief
    • Redemption is not a replacement
    • Navigating dating after experiencing loss
    • Honoring the past while embracing the future
    • Connecting with Mattie

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “I lived my life and the worst thing I could have imagined happened. And through that God not only has worked miracles in me through the grief and healing process, but he fulfilled this desire that he planted in my heart at 19.”

    “God not only can handle it but invites me to bring it to Him.”

    “What I hope people see from my life is you do have agency to choose joy, even in the worst of the worst of it.”

    Learn more about Mattie:

    Get your copy of Lemons on Friday

    https://www.amazon.com/Lemons-Friday-Trusting-Greatest-Heartbreak/dp/0785241272

    In Joy Life podcast

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-joy-life-with-mattie-jackson/id1667357187

    Mattie on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/mattiejackson/?hl=en

    Mattie on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/mattiejacksonofficial/
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