Best Cleere Podcasts (2025)

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S3EP13: MIRACULOUS Birth Story + the Undoing of doing it all with Alyssa Joy Bethke 1:03:52

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There’s a quiet unraveling that can happen in the name of doing it all. You wake up one morning feeling like a shadow of yourself—your schedule’s full, your to-do list is long, but your soul feels thin. You’re showing up, sure… but not from a place of wholeness. “Something has to shift”, you think. In today’s episode of Let’s Be Cleere, I’m joined …

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Ep 273: Building Bravery with Lucy, the Havanese 30:48

5d ago30:48

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On today’s episode of the podcast is our very own Sissy Goff! It’s so fun to turn the tables and for David to interview Sissy not only on why this book on courage is important today, but what we can do to help the kids we love find their own brave—from the very earliest of ages! Make sure to listen in for what Sissy is seeing now in terms of anxiet…

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Ep 272: What Helps Kids Be Brave with Henry Weber 35:16

7d ago35:16

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Okay, podcast friends…get ready to have your hearts melted because we have the most adorable podcast guest on Raising Boys and Girls today: Henry Weber! Henry is Sissy’s 6 year old nephew who shares lots of his thoughts on what’s helped him learn to be more resilient and courageous. We share our favorite tricks on helping the kids we love discover …

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S5 E26| WHAT WE FIND IN THE DARK with Aubrey Sampson 44:14

7d ago44:14

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Send us a text Welcome to 'On the Path' w/ Cheryl Nembhard! A podcast filled with encouragement and inspiration to ignite you in your faith, push you in your purpose to be exactly who God's called you to be! This week we have a very special episode with Author, Speaker and Soul Care Coach Aubrey Sampson! Aubrey Sampson is the Co-Planter and teachin…

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Ep 271: Helping Kids be Readers and Writers with Jonathan Rogers 57:15

12d ago57:15

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Jonathan Rogers is a podcaster, teacher, husband, father, and author of the best-selling Wilderking Series. We were thrilled to sit down with our friend Jonathan to talk about inspiring not only creativity in kids, but helping them learn to love to read and write. You’re going to love this episode with the brilliant, highly creative and widely well…

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Ep 270: Three Things Kids Need this Summer 24:33

14d ago24:33

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On today's episode, David and Sissy share three things kids need this summer! Courage and resilience are certainly two of the things based on what they're seeing in their counseling offices, which is exactly why they wrote two new children's books that you can pre-order today! And, we guess you’ll just have to listen in for the third! Preorder ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ep 269: Kids and Trauma with Amy Jacobs 43:02

19d ago43:02

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Mental health has made so many advances in the past several years and, with it, our understanding not only of the impact of trauma, but also what we can do to heal ourselves and help the kids we love do the same. In this important conversation, our dear friend and coworker Amy Jacobs talks about the important work she and our colleagues at Daystar …

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Ep 268: The Science of Faith and Parenting with Dr. Lisa Miller 36:43

21d ago36:43

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We have been quoting the work of Dr. Lisa Miller for decades! She’s a NYT bestselling author and a leading psychologist and scientist on faith, mental health and flourishing…and who doesn’t want those things for their kids! We loved this conversation with Dr. Miller and were so honored she’d join us on the podcast. This is a must listen for parents…

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S3 EP12: Supporting vs. Enabling, Anxiety + Building Emotional Resilience in our kids with Sissy Goff 1:15:30

22d ago1:15:30

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How do you know when support turns to enabling? How do we be proactive with our children while letting them build emotional resilience? How does grief and anxiety look different in girls and boys? What do we do as parents to help our kids deal with anxiety without removing the obstacles that help them grow? These are just a few of the things we dug…

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Ep 267: Raising Neurodivergent Kids with Greer Jones 38:19

26d ago38:19

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We recently made a new friend “across the pond” who happens to be a part of our amazing podcast network family at the That Sounds Fun Network! Greer Jones is a mom of and the host of a podcast called The Unfinished Idea, where she talks about the joys and challenges of being neurodivergent or raising a child who is. Raising Neurodivergent Kids Play…

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Ep 266: Helping Kids Find Their Way to Meaning with Melissa Trevathan and Don Logan 34:14

28d ago34:14

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You all—have we got a TREAT for you! Not only do we have the wise and beloved Melissa Trevathan back, but we are thrilled to introduce you to another therapist and dear friend at Daystar. Don Logan is one of the most discerning, deeply devoted and dear human beings that we know. He helps kids and families (and Daystar staff) every single day discov…

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S3EP11: Finding Freedom with Food, Fitness + Faith with Nicoletta Bradley 1:02:16

29d ago1:02:16

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Does the thought of putting on a bathing suit this summer make you anxious or ashamed? Do you struggle to see yourself the way God speaks about you? Do you even know what He says about you? Do you struggle with knowing how to nourish yourself or how to move your body in a way that pleases the Lord? If it were up to Jesus, how would we steward the t…

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Ep 265: Praying Scriptures for Your Children with Jodie Berndt 42:42

1M ago42:42

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This past year, we have had the joy of getting to know the wise and wonderful Jodie Berndt! So many of you have read Praying the Scriptures for Your Children (of all ages) and are now watching her new show, Mom Life Unscripted! If you haven’t, you’re sure going to want to by the end of this episode! We got to talk with Jodie about praying for kids …

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S5 E25| A HEART ON FIRE with Danielle Coke Balfour 39:17

1M ago39:17

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Send us a text Welcome to 'On the Path' w/ Cheryl Nembhard! A podcast filled with encouragement and inspiration to ignite you in your faith, push you in your purpose to be exactly who God's called you to be! This week we have a very special episode with an agent for change as Cheryl sits with Speaker, Author and Justice Advocate Danielle Coke Balfo…

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Ep 264: Parenting Through the Frustration of Life Not Being What You Thought (& Your Kids Too) with Cleere Cherry Reaves 52:07

1M ago52:07

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We are so excited to have Cleere Cherry Reaves on the show today as she shares all of the amazing, truth and grace-filled things she’s putting out into the world! We loved talking with her about what it looks like to parent through the frustration of life not being what you thought it would…and maybe you’re kids, too! We have a feeling you’re going…

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S3EP10: Living Restored: Healing from the Ground up with Meshali Mitchell 1:18:32

1M ago1:18:32

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What does it really mean to live from a place of wholeness? How do we seek healing? How do we know when we are operating out of a pain cycle— what does it look like to find the root, do the deep work, and let God restore us from the inside out? In this convo, my DEAR friend, Meshali Mitchell, digs into the process the Lord has taken her through— bo…

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Ep 263: Repenting Families and the Power of the Table with Trillia Newbell 34:54

1M ago34:54

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We had the privilege of speaking recently with the delight that is Trillia Newbell. Trillia is an author, a speaker, and editor and a mom of two amazing kids. Trillia’s books include Creative God, Colorful Us, a Bible Study on Hebrews 11, God’s Very Good Idea and more. Her newest release for grown-ups is a cookbook called Celebrating Around the Tab…

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Ep 262: Helping Kids Build Faith that Lasts with Cameron Cole 58:52

1M ago58:52

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Did you know that nearly 70% of youth who grow up in the church don’t return after high school? Well, we certainly want to change those numbers…as does our friend Cameron Cole! Cameron is a father, author, and the founding chairman of Rooted Ministry, a ministry we believe in wholeheartedly. In this episode, Cameron talks about helping kids build f…

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S3 EP09: How do you know when it’s the voice of God? 30:25

1M ago30:25

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I think this is a question we all ask ourselves, right? How do we know that we know that we know when it’s God speaking? What if it’s not? In this episode, I walk through four “tests” per se, that might help you discern whether what you’re hearing is actually the voice of God. Hint: It doesn’t sound like Morgan Freeman and it’s usually not a burnin…

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Ep 261: A Parent Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorders with Julie Rau 54:29

2M ago54:29

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April is Autism Awareness month. As you may know, one in 36 children have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Talking about not only how to understand but how we can help these amazing kids has never been more important. In this episode, we’ve got a wise parent in the trenches, who al…

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Ep 260: Milestone Eleven - Mercy with Melissa Trevathan 43:34

2M ago43:34

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How many of you have middle schoolers? We are so excited to be moving into the milestone of Mercy, in our Are My Kids on Track series. And this week, our favorite Bible teacher for middle schoolers—or any schoolers—is back, Melissa! In this episode, she talks about how we bring the Gospel to middle schoolers (or kids of any age, really), right wher…

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S3 EP08: Tired of Being Tired: How to find Realistic Rest with Jess Connolly 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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You know the cycle: You start the day already exhausted and end it defeated, all the while telling yourself things will get better if you can just power through this week. But then the weeks turn into months, and you start to believe you'll never be able to stop, slow down, or catch your breath. You wouldn't even know how if you tried. Is this how …

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Ep 259: The Ages and Stages of Spiritual Development with Jess Wolstenholm 41:06

2M ago41:06

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How many of you are already subscribed to Go Minno for kids? If you’re not—or are—or have anything to do with kids—stop right now and listen to this episode with our dear and wise friend, Jess Wolstenholm! In this episode, Jess discusses the ages and stages of spiritual development—with such grace and practical insight! This is one you’re not going…

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Ep 258: A Masterclass in Parenting Teenagers and Helping Kids Discover their God-given Identity with Elisabeth Hasselbeck 51:13

2M ago51:13

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It is always a happy day when we get to sit down with our dear friend, Elisabeth Hasselbeck. On today’s podcast, we’re talking about her newest children’s book, God’s Masterpiece and helping kids discover their God-given identity (plus some inside scoop on parenting teens!). Go buy all of the kids in your life a copy of God’s Masterpiece TODAY! It’…

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S3 EP07: Avoiding Burnout + Partnering with God right where you are with Cassandra Speer 1:07:01

2M ago1:07:01

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Maybe you feel like you don’t have what it takes to walk in the direction God has called you? Maybe you see others operating in their strengths + gifts and you think, “If only _____ weren’t true”? Maybe you’re feeling the tug to pursue something or take a leap of faith but the voices of your inner critic, the shame of your past, or the odds in your…

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Ep 257: Singing Scripture and Developing a Faith Foundation for Young Kids with Randall Goodgame 32:48

2M ago32:48

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Have you seen or listened to Slugs and Bugs? We are BIG fans. Sissy’s nephew, Henry, made us listen to Tractor, Tractor almost every day of his toddlerhood. And…Sissy even got to guest star on an episode in Season 2 called Modern Kid. We’re so grateful for this incredible resource from our talented friend, Randall Goodgame, who joins us on the podc…

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Ep 256: Three Things Every Girl Needs to Know and More with Kari Kampakis 29:50

2M ago29:50

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It was such a treat to have our friend Kari Kampakis back on the podcast. We are asked often about devotionals for teenagers…and Kari is one of the voices we trust most in that department. You and your teenage girls will glean so much from this conversation and her new book, Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life. If y…

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S3EP06: The Power of Being Hidden in a Culture of Performance with Allison Allen 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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Ever feel like you’re working really hard and somehow everyone else is walking in the blessing you’re praying for? Or maybe you just feel unseen or anonymous and you feel your flesh crying out for significance? Or maybe you’re tired of waiting and waiting and waiting to hold a promise that has yet to come to fruition? We dive into this very thing —…

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S5 E24| THE CHOSEN SERIES: In Conversation with Noah James (Andrew) 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Send us a text Welcome to 'On the Path' w/ Cheryl Nembhard! A podcast filled with encouragement and inspiration to ignite you in your faith, push you in your purpose to be exactly who God's called you to be! This week we have a very special episode as Cheryl sits with lead actor of 'The Chosen Series', Noah James, who plays the disciple Andrew to d…

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Ep 255: Sharing Sunshine with Tabitha Brown 38:10

2M ago38:10

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We discovered Tabitha Brown on social media during the pandemic and she truly was one of the brightest lights during that time. She has continued to be one of our favorite follows and one of our favorite voices in the world…speaking so much good and hope and bringing so much SUNSHINE! You have got to hop over to Youtube to watch this one, to see us…

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Ep 254: Milestone Ten - Helping Kids Develop their Spiritual Identity with Melissa Trevathan 30:50

2M ago30:50

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Today, our dear friend and Senior Director at Daystar, Melissa, talks about the second spiritual milestone (from Are My Kids on Track) called Identity and how deeply important it is in the lives of kids. We have the high and holy calling of echoing the truths that God is speaking into the lives of the kids we love…of helping to remind them not only…

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S3EP05: Holy Fear vs. Worldly Fear 47:37

2M ago47:37

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Everyone always says, “You shouldn’t operate out of fear.” And I only HALFWAY agree with that. I would clarify and say this: YOu must operate out of the right kind of fear. We are always operating out of fear of something. It’s how we are wired. Either we are operating out of worldly fear and that drives us or we are living out of holy fear and tha…

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Ep 253: The Way of Play with Georgie Wisen-Vincent 40:08

2M ago40:08

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Have you ever heard of play therapy? It’s based on the idea that play is the language of kids. Well, our friends Georgie Wisen-Vincent and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson have written the book that decodes that language for us all, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids! We had the privilege of interviewing G…

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Ep 252: Mostly What God Does is Love Us with the Delightful Savannah Guthrie 39:53

3M ago39:53

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It was such a gift to sit down with Savannah Guthrie and laugh with and learn from her. She is every bit as delightful and warm and hilarious and kind and deep and wise as you would guess her to be. So much truth and so much hope infused in this podcast and her new wonder of a children’s book, Mostly What God Does is Love You. . . . . . Sign up to …

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S3 EP04: Pausing, Pivoting, + Prioritizing the Voice of the Holy Spirit with Will Reaves 1:27:40

3M ago1:27:40

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Your favorite guest is back— my husband! One of my favorite things about Will is he really ponders things before he speaks and he is so honest. I love hearing his perspective; his security in who he is has helped me learn what it means to really take God at His Word. We dig into: • the importance of stillness and why it’s so hard • Some things we a…

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Ep 251: How Your Marriage Impacts Your Children with Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink 52:54

3M ago52:54

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We talk sometimes, in counseling, about how it feels like there is one child in your home who is reflecting outside what the temperature is like outside—kind of like our own, dysfunctional barometer. As much as we wish, in certain seasons, that our marriages didn’t impact our kids, they certainly do. This week, we have Rebecca St. James and her hus…

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Ep 250: Navigating Our Teens Dating :: Introducing The Paula Faris Show 1:06:55

3M ago1:06:55

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Teens and dating is a tough one! But, we can’t think of anyone better to tackle the tough topics…as she’s made a career out of it. We are so grateful for this conversation with our dear friend Paula Faris and the wisdom and honesty and real-ness she brings to the conversation, as she does each and every conversation. We hope this will be a helpful—…

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S3 EP03: Living Intentionally, Seasons, and The Power of Home with Christy Nockels 1:17:01

3M ago1:17:01

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What does it really mean to live intentionally? How do we build an intentional life, especially in the seasons that feel exhausting, unpredictable, or just downright busy? How do we find our creativity when life feels mundane? What is the goal of all our doing? My dear friend, Christy Nockels, is such a special voice in this world. From leading wor…

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Bonus Episode: THE UNBREAKABLE BOY with Zachary Levi (Shazam!), Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) & Jacob Laval 13:23

3M ago13:23

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Send us a text Welcome to 'On the Path' w/ Cheryl Nembhard! This week is a very special episode where Cheryl is privileged to sit with Zachary Levi (Shazam!), Emmy-nominated Actress Patricia Heaton and newcomer Jacob Laval to discuss their brand new movie 'The Unbreakable Boy', now playing in theatres everywhere!! In this bonus conversation, Zachar…

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Ep 249: Supporting Your Kids’ Spiritual Development with Amy Fenton 40:58

3M ago40:58

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Amy Fenton is a mom of three amazing kids, an Orange Specialist (an amazing organization that equips and supports churches in their ministry to families), the Executive Director for Orange VBS and a dear friend of both of ours. She has been helping churches and helping kids’ grow and deepen their faith for decades. And we are thrilled to have her b…

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Ep 248: Milestone Nine - Foundation 29:15

3M ago29:15

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We are so excited to be moving into the spiritual milestones in our Are My Kids on Track Series. In this episode, we get to interview Melissa Trevathan, whom you know from past season of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast and from being our Daystar Counseling Founder and Senior Director. She’s also our resident Bible teacher at Hopetown and the bes…

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S3 EP02: Motherhood, Ministry, + Finding Jesus in the Mundane with Amy Gannett 1:17:46

3M ago1:17:46

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You will love this episode with Amy Gannett— we talk motherhood, ministry, and everything in-between. How do we balance it all? Or do we? How do we steward our season well? How do we care about what God cares about? We also talk about postpartum struggles, body image and just the overall tension of learning to walk in the spirit in a culture that i…

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S3 EP 01: Welcome back!!!!, Let them theory + Power of prayer 23:37

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We are backkkkkk!!!!:) Season 3 is kicking off with a short and sweet episode where we talk about a few things that have really been helpful for me this year and I think could bless you! The “let them” theory by Mel Robbins— I’m sure you’ve seen it everywhere but it is truly transformational if you walk it out! This theory asks the question, “What …

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Ep 247: The Power of Moms and Pursuing Justice as a Family with Jemar Tisby 33:41

3M ago33:41

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Jemar Tisby has been a 6th grade teacher, middle school principal, now college professor, historian, author, activist, and all around great guy. We were delighted to sit down and learn from the history he has taught and the legacy he has lived for today’s podcast. We have a feeling you will have the same experience: you’ll laugh, cry, learn more ab…

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Ep 246: Freeing Your Children from your Own Trauma with Melanie Shankle 31:45

3M ago31:45

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Melanie Shankle, who one of your favorites and undoubtedly one of ours, is back on the podcast this week, talking about her amazing new book, Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma. You’re going to want to listen to this episode, buy the book, follow along with all she’s doing and especially wit…

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S5 E23| LEADERSHIP & BURNOUT with Jo Saxton 50:33

3M ago50:33

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Send us a text Welcome to 'On the Path' w/ Cheryl Nembhard! A podcast filled with encouragement and inspiration to ignite you in your faith, push you in your purpose to be exactly who God's called you to be! This week, Cheryl is excited to sit with Global Speaker, Author and Leadership Coach Jo Saxton! Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London,…

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Ep 245: Helping Kids do the Important Work of Racial Reconciliation with Esau McCaulley 44:16

3M ago44:16

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Esau McCauley is a professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College, as well as the bestselling author of seven books. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about his newest book, How Far to the Promised Land, in which he shares his own story of hope and his family’s legacy. We also dive into his two fantastic children’s books: And…

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Ep 244: Navigating the Loss of a Child and Miscarriage as a Family with Annie F. Downs & Tatum Green 1:04:35

3M ago1:04:35

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It is a topic more of us need to be talking about, in our own lives. And it’s certainly a topic we need to be helping the kids we love navigate. We were deeply honored to have Annie F. Downs and her remarkable sister, Tatum Green, share their story of loss on this week’s episode. If you’ve suffered loss, we believe this episode will be one that bri…

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Ep 243: Practical Ways to Build Boundaries at Home with Emma Pasquale and Sherman Bucher 47:20

4M ago47:20

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Boundaries are hard at home. Some kids don’t respect them. Some kids have lots of them. It can be tough to know how to help build healthy boundaries at home. This week, our dear friends and wise co-workers at Daystar, Sherman Bucher and Emma Pasquale are talking about just that. Grab a pen and paper because you’re going to want to take notes on thi…

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Ep 242: Helping Kids Develop Sexual Integrity with Jim Burns and Erin Mashaw 43:15

4M ago43:15

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Sexual Integrity…sounds like a hard concept to grasp and an even harder concept to teach the kids we love. But our new friend Jim Burns and our long-time friend, Erin Mashaw, have written a book to help us do just that! We’re so excited about this book and about our conversation with Jim and Erin that brings such grace, hope and wisdom to the topic…

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