Episodes
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Merry Christmas and Farewell!
We want to wish you all a Merry Christmas by giving you a glimpse of a few of our favorite "Christmas" things. As promised in the episode, We are sharing the recipes for our favorite Christmas appetizer and Christmas cookie below. Amid the joy of the season, it is with mixed emotions, that we…
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Full episode-Why God and where are you?
Have you ever wondered why there's so much evil and where God is in the midst of it? Well, you are in good company. Habakkuk had the same questions. Join us as we discuss faith and doubt. Please feel free to reach out by email @ [email protected]
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This and That
Take a listen to our thoughts on moms for hire, holiday event planning, and encouraging our adult children. If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to reach out to us via email: [email protected]
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Kids in college or not?
Today we are sharing a talk given at LPU for their new student (and parent) orientation weekend by Pastor Jen Lord. Jen Lord is the lead pastor of Restoration Church in Valencia, CA. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Craig, for 27 years and they have two beautiful daughters,...
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Hopes And Dreams: Rerun
We as parents have so many hopes and dreams for our children. Listen to this episode from a previous season to hear our experiences, struggles, and thoughts on hopes and dreams for our adult children.
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Will You Take Me? - A Children’s book to bring the heart of your child closer to the heart of God
Asha and Missey had the chance to sit down with author Jessica “Jess” Hernandez regarding her book from the Train Up A Child series. Will You Take Me? (Train Up a Child) https://a.co/d/08d9wnM. She’s also a mom of adult children and we really enjoyed the time and you will also!
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What if you don't like your adult child?
We start off a little wacky because it does make us giggle but honestly this is an important topic and we hope it will help someone listening Here is the link to the sermon Asha talked about: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Qxqo9P3f6xjrioBHNWezv?si=UtW7ii5oQ9ydAX-ym4lo0w. This is the article…
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Fathers Day thoughts- Taking a moment to honor our fathers and our husbands
Join Asha and Missey for a quick conversation honoring our fathers and our husbands. It’s easy to buy a card or a necktie but taking time to listen to their advice and apply it to our lives is actually where the true blessing is! To get more info and help the Jojo Family click on this link:...
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Dreams for our Adult Children
This week we are going back to 2021 to get our podcast episode. This is one from the first year that we started our podcast. We discuss our dreams for our adult children and what happens when they don't come true or they are not the dreams that our Children want for themselves.
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Praying For Our Adult Children Through Spiritual Battles.
In this short episode, we share how to recognize and pray through spiritual battles. This is just scratching the surface, there is so much more that you can dig into, we hope it helps and motivates you in the battle.
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The best tool for parenting adults.
Our Bible has the exact prescription for how to mentor younger people and how to act ourselves. This episode is about self control and being aware there’s a whole generation watching us
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Finding Joy in the Empty Nest Finale- Friends/All the Single Ladies/ Grandparents are Superheroes
Whew! We made it to the end of this great book, Finding Joy in the Empty Nest and the last 3 Chapters are awesome! Put on your combat boots and jump in because it takes strength to be a single parent of an empty nest and it takes guts and determination to grandparent! Be sure to listen til the…
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Finding Joy in the Empty Nest- Melt down or Purposeful living and Finishing Well
Chapters 6&7 are all about putting on your own oxygen mask. If you think your life worth diminishes when your last child walks out the door then you need to listen to this episode. There’s so much more about you and the talents God gave you that it’s actually your turn to shine! Consider Job…
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Finding joy in the empty nest: Marriage and Romance
Join Asha and Missey as they tackle Chapter 4 & 5 of Finding Joy in the Empty Nest. We laughed, we blushed, but somehow we took the plunge! Today is all about the hugs and kisses but it’s mostly about communication. Tell us what you thought of the topic at Facebook: Not Meddling Just Mothering or...
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Finding Joy in the Empty Nest- What now? Chapters 1-3
Join as e we discuss the empty nest in regards to change and loss, celebrating this rite of passage as our children launch into independence, and looking for your own adventure! Isaiah 43:19 says “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up…
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Finding Joy In The Empty Nest featuring author Dr Jim Burns
Missey is an old empty nest veteran of over 6 years and Asha is just facing this as a new reality. Today we interview author, speaker and Godly example of parenting fantastic adult children- Dr Jim Burns. We’ll be going through this book for the next several episodes but join in as we discuss why...
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Brothers & Sisters in Strength: Embracing Empathy and Cultivating a Spirit-Filled Life for yourself
What a roller coaster it is to parent adult children. Our proud moments take us so high and the shame we as parents feels when our child’s bad choices cause pain, take us so low. Don’t attempt this alone! Ride this adventure with friends, family, and others who will be there for you. Then- do the...
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What do you mean I'm not the boss anymore?- Revisiting Boundaries, Roles and Mutual Respect
Deuteronomy 19:14 tells us: You shall not move your neighbor’s boundary mark, which the ancestors have set, in your inheritance which you will inherit in the land that the Lord your God gives you to possess. God really does have a blessing for us and our adult children and one of those blessings…
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Chit Chat
We’ve made it to 2023! It’s the first episode of the year and we’ve got new ideas and new topics. We’re super excited that we’re nearly at the 2 year anniversary and hope you’ll check in for this short talk among friends. Do you have topics or feedback? Email us at...
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Godly Women- May We Learn From Them, May We Be Them, May We Raise Them- our Husbands join us!
I think Asha’s husband said it best, Proverbs chapter 31 isn’t an exact job description for all women. However, when we read it as a letter from a mom’s heart, we see that the goal was to outline what a woman looks like who sacrifices for her family, makes her children and husband proud, and is...
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How to Lead Well and Other Nuggets of Truth- Proverbs 29&30
Whether your adult children are young and still carving out their career or they’re established in a management role they can still be a leader that others count on. They can still approach the world with integrity and bring peace to a situation.
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Are We Like a Dog Returning to It’s Vomit- Proverbs 25, 26, & 27
Just some good ole mom talk about wisdom, humility, and laziness! For the first time ever Asha & Missey share the same adult child WIN! That’s what best friends do. Cheer each other’s children on!
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Put a Knife to Your Throat if You’re a Man Given to Appetite- Proverbs 23&24
Proverbs 23 & 24 really gives us insight into how God desires us to show self control. Whether that’s in seeking the approval of wealthy people, desire for sex outside of marriage, or addiction to alcohol. In the end the answer still stands- we need God’s wisdom and so do our Adult children. It…
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Missey's Back! Proverbs 21&22
God’s wisdom is so relevant for today. As we discuss Proverbs 21 & 22 it brings us to conversations about our children’s careers, their dedication to their health, planning for the future- including budgets, and disciplining grandchildren the way their parents want you to discipline. Join Asha…
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Asha is joined by her girls this week.
In this episode we covered Proverbs 19 & 20, we battled technical issues but got through it and hope it helps and you enjoy it.
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Asha hosts special guests - Proverbs 17&18
It started out rough, gets better, and finishes strong. I hope you take the time to listen to a discussion my boys and I had on Proverbs 17 and 18. You will hear how the importance of relationships, communication, and making God first in our lives will lead us to good things.
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Does God laugh at our plans?-Proverbs 16
This chapter is fascinating. So many times we make plans for our future or decisions in the present without waiting for God to speak. Read chapter 16 of Proverbs and listen to the podcast to understand how to encourage your adult children to seek God’s will for their lives and know that He will...
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All We Do is Talk, Talk, Talk-Proverbs 15
Proverbs 15 is an in-depth study on talking and listening. A study in how we use our words to encourage or to tear down our adult children. Also there’s many verses about how we take advice and listen to others who are wiser than us.
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The right friends make a big difference-Proverbs 14
Sometimes as parents we see our adult children surrounding themselves with foolish, lazy people or worse- people who encourage them to make bad decisions and choices. We were so overjoyed to see Proverbs 14:26-27 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a...
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Heart Sickness-Proverbs 13
If you’ve ever watched one of your adult children suffer because simmering something they had really hoped would work out- did not come to pass, then you know what we’re talking about in this episode. Proverbs 13:12 is a reminder that God knows what we feel and He understands that there’s a true...
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What the heck is a Dependopotamus?-Proverbs 12
Does your adult child appreciate correction? Do you? No one likes correction but it’s so so necessary if any of us are going to become wiser. Today we talk about how our adult children take care of their pets, about the role of military wives (all 3 of Missey’s kids have served or are serving in...
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Hidden Treasure- Proverbs 11
It’s amazing how God’s Word gives us so many topics to explore- not just for our adult child’s life but for us parents as well. Join in as we explore Proverbs chapter 11 regarding many topics such as what we portray on social media, modesty, honesty and integrity, and what a prodigal or family...
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Don't Leave a Stench
Sometimes Proverbs is specific to young people and sometimes, parents- it’s about us! Either way, God’s Word has something for everyone. Listen in as we tackle Chapter 10 of Proverbs and discuss how it affects both the lives of our Adult Children and our own.
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Wisdom and Folly- 2 Invitations for Your Adult Child
As Missey and Asha review Chapters 8 & 9 from the book of Proverbs,they point out what may seem obvious… There are many voices calling to our Adult Children. Unfortunately, what’s not so obvious is sometimes which way they should go. Yes the Bible is pretty clear about some choices but others...
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Make Your Own lunch and Don’t Let Her Eyelashes Entice You
Proverbs Chapters 5, 6, & 7:As parents we have lots of opinions about who is ideal for our adult children. However, those opinions about how neat they keep house, their personality or even their looks mean nothing compared to that person’a integrity and motivations. What your child should not...
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Guard your Heart
Not only does Proverbs talk about the advice we give our adult children but this chapter reminds us of the advice we got from our parents! Verse 18 has an amazing promise that “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day”! What a great...
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Proverb 3 Sweet Sleep, Generosity, and Explaining Why Our Heavenly Father Sometimes Disciplines Us
With all the stress and anxiety in the world our adult children need to know what it will take to lay down in perfect peace and actually sleep- honestly, that’s a relationship with God and an understanding of the Wisdom he gives. In this episode we discuss modeling tithing, living God’s best for...
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proverbs 2- Wisdom and Hey! What Gives You the Right to Criticize My Boyfriend?
Chapter 2 of Proverbs is so insightful. Over and over we’re reminded that without wisdom we and our adult children will suffer the consequences brought on from ignoring God’s best for our life. But there’s one area of our adult children’s life that really requires an invitation- their dating…
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You’re Not The Boss of Me
Today we start a new series and use the Book of Proverbs to glean as much wisdom as possible for ourselves and for other parents! Ephesians 6:4 says And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Yes, we have so much advice to…
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Mother's Day, A walk down memory lane.
Asha and Missey stop to remember sweet stories from when our children were younger. It’s so amazing to look back at little things they said and did and see how that personality, passion, and interests are shaping their life now as adults. Happy Mother’s Day! Join us for a new Season using the…
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Praying scripture over your adult children finale
With so much evil in the world it seems like the attacks against our children are coming from all directions- infertility, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, job loss. But all hope is not lost. Ephesians 6:10-18 tells us the we can put on the full armor of God. We can extinguish those fiery…
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Praying for milestones
Whether your adult child is starting their first job, moving into their first apartment, or having their first child- each and every milestone is a different blessing from God but can be a real challenge. As you pray for them, do so with patience and understanding. These are big steps!
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Praying for our Adult children through marriage difficulties and possibly divorce
Have you walked through divorce or marriage difficulty with your adult child? As painful as those moments are, you don’t have to face them alone. Look to God for strength and joy. Listen as Asha and Missey describe your role as a mom and a mother in law. Scripture to use in prayer for our adult...
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Happy New Year! Praying for a Young Marriage Part 1
Chapter 7 of Praying Scripture Over Your Adult Children is all about the joy and challenges of your children’s marriage. Missey and Asha discuss things you can teach them before they get married along with helping your adult children when they are in conflict with their spouses. There’s so much…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Take a moment to listen in as Asha and Missey remember the true “Reason for the Season”- Jesus. We pray that this holiday season your life involves family and friends and many blessings
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Praying for their future Spouses. - Chapter 6
This episode is a continuation of our conversation as we go through the book, Praying the Scripture for Your Adult Children. As a parent of Adult kids, Missey wonders if she prayed enough when they were little. Asha’s kids are all single but she doesn’t want any one of them to feel pressured to...
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Praying For Good Friendships and Fellowship Chapter 5
This chapter discusses the importance of relationships, with others and with God. We have always known that who our children hang out with is who will have the most influence over their lives- but now… as they navigate marriage, new jobs, etc these relationships can affect them forever. Join in…
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Transitioning into Adulthood- Chapter 3 of Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children
Asha and Missey discuss chapter 3 of the book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children by Jodie Berndt. Listen is as we discuss chapters 3 entitled, Transitioning through Adulthood. Have you ever wondered why this younger generation does things so differently? They seem to take their time...
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Praying For our Adult Children- Chapters 1&2
Join Asha and Missey as they start a new series by going through the book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children by Jodie Berndt. Ever feel like everyone else’s kids are perfect and your family is the only one struggling. Well that’s not true for anyone, not even Christian families.…
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Blind to their sin? Part 2
In this continuation of the last episode, Asha and Missey discuss how to deal with your adult child’s behavior and choices. Honestly, most of the work done in this area starts when they’re a child but even if your life was too busy, too stressful, or not based on God, you can still find ways to...