The holidays can be busy times for our families. Before getting swept up in the events of the season, it's a good time to reflect on what really matters and how to keep Jesus at the center! On this episode of Live What Matters, guest Cara Shelton describes the unique opportunities that the Christmas season brings to teach our children about God. And Judy, KT and Megan talk about their brand-new book—a devotional for Advent called Creation to the Cradle.
Episode 09: Wisdom
The Bible tells us to GET WISDOM. And one of the most practical ways we can do that is by learning from the stories of others. On this episode of Live What Matters we hear from four women at different stages of motherhood about what they've learned along the way.
Episode 08: Making Disciples in the Home
From manners to mannerisms, our kids are constantly watching us and learning ... for better or worse! On this episode of Live What Matters, Judy and Megan talk about how to model a love of Jesus in our home and encouarge our children to follow in our steps. This podcast picks up from a theme introduced in Episode 07: The Goal of Parenting.
Episode 07: The Goal of Parenting
Life with kids can get so busy that it's easy to lose track of what in the world we are trying to accomplish. On this episode of Live What Matters, Judy Gerry describes the goal of parenting and how to stay on task.
Episode 06: The God Hunt
Children delight in playing a rambunctious game of hide and seek. And it also happens to be an exciting way to introduce our kids to the living God! In this episode of Live What Matters, Judy Gerry is joined by her husband Dave to talk about finding God in our everyday experiences. The Gerrys share personal stories of how God intervened in their family, along with ideas for teaching children to spy God's work everywhere they look.
Episode 05: What's in a Name
What's in a Name? A lot more than is commonly thought! On this episode of Live What Matters, Judy and Megan talk about the significance of naming our children. For parents who are working on choosing a name for their new baby -- or simply curious about the deeper significance of their child's name -- this one's for you!
Episode 04: Hiding God's Word in Little Hearts
Our kids are mini memorizing machines. From an astonishingly young age they can remember their ABC's, the words to their favorite song, and that phrase you let slip in a weak moment. So why not apply these super-human powers to something of lasting -- even eternal -- value? On this episode of Live What Matters, Megan and Judy talk about the lifelong benefits of memorizing Scripture at a young age, along with practical ideas for committing God's Word to heart.
Episode 03: Living Life on Purpose
Some days we make a heroic dent in our to-do list. Other days we're lucky to get dinner on the table and keep our children alive. In this episode of Live What Matters, Judy and Megan talk about goals and dreams for our families, and how we can make them happen.
Episode 02: Judy's Story
Judy Gerry is a mother of five grown chidlren and sixteen grandchildren, with lots of wisdom to share. In this episode of Live What Matters, she tells the story of how she and her husband formed their family and the lessons they learned along the way.
Episode 01: Making Time for God
Moms are busy. We hardly have time for a shower, let alone a little leisure time. So how do we prioritize our relationship with God in our busy schedules? Megan and Judy discuss whether or not it's possible to make time for God on this episode of Live What Matters.