On today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about making memories. I love making memories. I’m going to be talking to a mom today who also just loves making memories, and has guided us in a wonderful book, Memory Making Mom, on how we can make memories with our own family. Jessica Smartt is a… [Continue Reading]
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Helping Your Child Focus on Prayer Through Easter and Beyond
Easter is one of my favorite times of the year. I love celebrating Jesus and His resurrected life. I appreciate how—symbolic of Jesus’ rebirth—the whole earth breaks forth in life, budding fresh and new from a frozen world stripped bare. Easter gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the life of Christ. I… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 050: Stacey Thacker
I love having you listen in because I really love introducing my friends to you! Stacey is one of those people that makes me feel like I’m her only friend every time I’m around her. When we have conversations, I feel like she is truly listening. What I’ve seen in Stacey is that she actually… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 049: Mary DeMuth
Today’s guest is Mary DeMuth, and we’re going to chat about friendships. I love friends— and I am blessed with so many friends! Pretty much if we’ve ever talked for more than five minutes, we’re going to be friends for life. Friendships are wonderful. I love getting to know people, I love encouraging them and… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 048: Steve Cleary
I love sharing journeys of steps of faith with you here on #WalkItOut Podcast. On today’s show, we’re going to be talking about two journeys. The first journey is the journey of Pilgrim’s Progress — which many of you are familiar with written over 300 years ago, but we’ll also be chatting about the journey… [Continue Reading]
10 Ways to Make Your Home a Place of Healing For Kids From Foster Care
John and I opened our home to foster care and adoption with a lot of hope and little knowledge of what the reality would look like. As a mom trying to help these kids heal, I learned a lot about children, trauma, myself, our mutual needs, and healing. Out of everything I’ve learned, the… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 047: Cindy Coloma
In today’s episode, we’re welcoming my friend Cindy Coloma Every time I speak at a conference, I end up talking about one specific person. Because honestly, I don’t know if I would be writing today if it wasn’t for my friend, Cindy Coloma. In this episode, we’ll chat about how our writing journey’s got started,… [Continue Reading]
Top podcasts of 2018
I’ve had so much fun with my Walk It Out podcast in 2018. I thought I’d share my most popular guests. There were a few surprising things about this list. First, I interview far less men than women, but four men made the list! Another surprising thing, my interview with my son’s childhood friend (Zach… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 046: MacKenzie Koppa
In today’s episode, we’re welcoming my friend MacKenzie Koppa In today’s episode, we’ll be talking with a special friend. What I have found to be so fun is that online friends can quickly become real-life friends. It’s so fun to discover them online, follow and connect with them and really see their heart and then you get… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 045: Ellie Holcomb
In today’s episode, we’re welcoming my friend Ellie Holcomb You may have heard of Ellie before if you are familiar with Christian music. Ellie is one of our family’s favorite singer. Her album The Red Sea Road brought a lot of healing to our family, especially after their adoption. It talks a lot about how God… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 044: Michelle Cox
In today’s episode, we’re welcoming my friend Michelle Cox. I have been writing books since 1994 — or dreaming about writing books since 1994. It took me 5 years before I got a book contract, and along the way, I have met so many great authors. It’s so fun to hear the journeys God has taken… [Continue Reading]