I met Ciara through mutual friends, and she spent a day with us at our farm school to teach a soap-making class. I was not only blown away by the high-quality products and methods that she used, but was incredibly inspired by her family's story and intention for this business that stretches far beyond just skincare. @faithfullynaturalsoapco is not just providing families with the best products for your skin, but they are also supporting local farms and businesses AND ministering to their customers.

Check out their story below:
"Michael and I met in 2012, we have 2 children and boxer named Duke. We’ve had a wild ride these past 10 years that have landed us in our current season as entrepreneurs. Michael was a NYC Ironworker building some of the biggest bridges and steel buildings. I work full time from home for an insurance company. In 2021,God called us to step away from Michaels Career, sell our home, and leave NYS. We have always been very handy and love a good DIY project, so when I took a soap making class, it was only natural that evolved into this amazing business. We started Faithfully Natural Soap Co. with the intentions of connecting with other family owned businesses through the state and country to source high- quality skin nourishing ingredients to help empower people to know what they were bringing into their homes.

We strive to bring things back to the basics. We are more than a soap shop, and we are getting back to our roots and helping other families along the way.

We want to empower people to break free of the mainstream, read labels, and provide you with the highest quality skincare.

We locally source all our Tallow/Lard as well as Beeswax Capping and Medicinal Herbs. Our soap accessories are all made in the USA by other small business owners.

As a family, we are committed to putting God first and walking through all doors with faith that he has opened, and we can’t thank you enough for being along for the ride. From our family to yours."

In this episode, Ciara will inspire you with her story and share great ways to get started living a cleaner and healthier lifestyle through high-quality skincare.

More info about her business below:
Website: https://faithfullynaturalsoapco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550518167443
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfullynaturalsoapco/

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• Raise a "whole reader" through my online course HERE

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Their story is incredible...you don't want to miss this one!

"They have devoted their lives to pursuing Christ, strengthening their marriage, and discipling their children as they prepare them to be truth bearers who will share the love and message of Jesus Christ with a lost generation." 

"Their story started in the late 90’s, with a bumpy beginning.  These young teenagers found themselves searching for fulfillment and purpose but found themselves stuck in addiction and bound by depression.  Teenage pregnancy changed the trajectory of their lives and shortly after welcoming their first child, they married.  

The early years of their marriage was evidence of the brokenness and lack of hope in their lives.  Addiction and unhealthy behaviors continued to plague their relationship, until God began a work within their hearts that would forever change the course of their family.  

God brought Topher to the end of himself, as he tried and failed many times to walk away from a life of bondage. He knew God had more for his life. After days of fasting and prayer, Topher experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in a new way, breaking the chains of addiction, and forever impacting his life - work, home and relationships.  

A newfound calling was placed upon their hearts to raise their children for the purpose of advancing the Gospel, and from that day forward, they surrendered to having as many children as the Lord wills and to raise them in the ways of the Lord. 

Today, Topher and Laura have a story that is built upon 20 years of marriage, 11 children, and 16 years of homeschooling that is evidence of their devotion to fulfilling that calling and mission.  The impact of their dedication is now being seen in the next generation as they welcomed their first grandchild in the Fall of 2022. This joyous occasion was a sweet reminder that the raising and training of their children will extend for generations to come, leaving a legacy for Christ that will extend beyond their lifetime.  

As the founders of Heart 2 Heart Ministries, Topher and Laura are committed to encouraging and serving the next generation of young families as they learn to build healthy marriages, navigate the highs and lows of parenting, homeschool, and ultimately answer the call to teach, train, and disciple their children." 

More Information About Heart 2 Heart Ministries and the incredible work they do for others:  https://www.heart2heartministriestn.com/

Resources at The Whole Mama:

• Join the email list and grab your copy of my FREE Homeschool Like a Pro PDF HERE
• Join the email list and grab your copy of my FREE Whole Mama Survival Guide HERE
• Join our Whole Mamas Facebook Group of 500+ mamas HERE
• Follow me on Insta HERE
• Raise a "whole reader" through my online course HERE

Our goal this year at The Whole Mama is to help 100 mamas start homeschooling in 2024!

Will you join our movement of mamas ready to make powerful and positive changes for their children?

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Join me as I chat with fellow homeschool mama and photographer, Gina Whalen, about her inspiring story of healing and why it's so incredibly important to know what your family is eating and what products you are using in your home.

3 Ways to Start TODAY:
1.  Slowly remove harmful home products
2.  Gradually replace body and beauty products 
3.  Go simple with food

Cleaning + Beauty Products:
1. Branch Basics
2. Earthley
3. Crunchi

Best Essential Oils:
1. Plant Therapy
2. Doterra

Resources:
1. The Clean Mama
2. Just Ingredients
3. Gina's FREE Guide
4. The Food Babe

Use Instead of Seed Oils:
1. Butter (organic and if possible, grass-fed)
2. Lard/tallow
3. Olive oil
4. Avocado oil

Grocery Stores:
1. Kroger Pick-Up (great organic options)
2. Aldi (great meat options + dye-free products)
3. Costco (great organic options)
4. Thrive

Apps:
1. EWG
2. Yuka
3. Trash Panda
4. Think Dirty

Follow and Connect with Gina Whalen:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the.crunchy.home/
Photography Website:  https://www.ginawhalenphotography.com/
*Some links above are affiliates*

Resources at The Whole Mama:

• Join the email list and grab your copy of my FREE Homeschool Like a Pro PDF HERE
• Join the email list and grab your copy of my FREE Whole Mama Survival Guide HERE
• Join our Whole Mamas Facebook Group of 500+ mamas HERE
• Follow me on Insta HERE
• Raise a "whole reader" through my online course HERE

Our goal this year at The Whole Mama is to help 100 mamas start homeschooling in 2024!

Will you join our movement of mamas ready to make powerful and positive changes for their children?

Support the show