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Dear Santa... Please Check 'Yes' or 'No'

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Dec 7, 2023

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Dec 7, 2023

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Titles in the series (38)

Join Ginny Tran and Delise Germond for a show that brings encouragement, and solidarity from a classical, Christian perspective; celebrating the blessings and challenges of motherhood in every season.

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Encouraging Exploration with Olivia Walsh: In this second episode of Blessings and Motherhood, Delise and Ginny speak with Olivia Walsh about how and why she encourages her children to explore their world. This conversation is packed with Scriptural encouragement from the stories of King... by Blessings and Motherhood
35 min listen
Pursuing God Through Motherhood with Tara Furman Part 2: Ever wanted to sit at the feet of a mom with over twenty years of parenting under her belt? This episode is for you! In this fourth episode of Blessings and Motherhood, Delise and Ginny interview Tara Furman, the founder of Knowing God... by Blessings and Motherhood
22 min listen
Blessings And Motherhood Trailer: Join Ginny Tran and Delise Germond for a show that brings encouragement, and solidarity from a classical, Christian perspective; celebrating the blessings and challenges of motherhood in every season. by Blessings and Motherhood
13 min listen
Tips for Knowing God's Word and Teaching It to Your Kids: How can we imprint God’s Word on our hearts and minds? On those of our children? In this episode, Ginny interviews Delise about how she developed a deep knowledge of the Bible and a talent for recalling memorized verses. From childhood activities to... by Blessings and Motherhood
36 min listen
Pursuing Community in Every Season: In this debut episode of Blessings and Motherhood, hosts Delise and Ginny talk about the biblical importance of community. They discuss the role of community in their own lives and how to be intentional (and set realistic expectations) about pursuing... by Blessings and Motherhood
31 min listen
Let's Talk About Traditions!: With Thanksgiving and Christmas nearly upon us, Delise and Ginny have seized this opportunity to explore the idea of traditions, approaching the topic from a biblical worldview and sharing some of their family-favorite traditions. Don’t miss out on... by Blessings and Motherhood
23 min listen
Finding Time For Community: Do you struggle to find time for community? You’re not alone. After a discussion with listeners on social media about our first episode, Pursuing Community in Every Season, we discovered that by far the largest limiting factor for moms building... by Blessings and Motherhood
34 min listen
Learning Together with Leigh Bortins: Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2023, join Delise and Ginny as they sit down with Leigh Bortins, the founder of Classical Conversations®. As a mother of four adult boys and a grandmother of three littles, Leigh has years of experience in... by Blessings and Motherhood
34 min listen
The Career vs Caregiver Tension with April Foster: Moms face a dilemma: stay home to care for the kids, work a job, or try to balance both at the same time. In this episode of Blessings and Motherhood, April Foster, the communications manager at Classical Conversations®, joins the show to chat... by Blessings and Motherhood
40 min listen
Pursuing God Through Motherhood with Tara Furman Pt 1: Ever wanted to sit at the feet of a mom with over twenty years of parenting under her belt? This episode is for you! In this third episode of Blessings and Motherhood, Delise and Ginny interview Tara Furman, the founder of Knowing God Ministries. The... by Blessings and Motherhood
37 min listen
Classical Motherhood - Teacher or Mom? with Heather Shirley: Homeschool moms can easily slip into compartmentalizing their lives into two roles—the teacher and the parent. However, learning and parenting aren’t boxes to be checked off but rather journeys to be lived intentionally and in harmony. In this... by Blessings and Motherhood
43 min listen
Mindsets for Moms with Allie Beth Stuckey: What does the Bible say about self-love? Is this idea, prevalent in our culture, helpful or harmful? In this episode, Delise and Ginny interview Christian author and podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey. Among other topics, they discuss Allie Beth’s new... by Blessings and Motherhood
33 min listen
Dear Santa... Please Check 'Yes' or 'No' by Blessings and Motherhood
30 min listen
Raising Two Under Two and Looking Back Over the Years with Robin Barnes: Happy August! In this delightful conversation, hosts Delise and Ginny chat with Robin Barnes, a homeschool mom of three (including twins!). Having experience raising children with a ten-year age gap, Robin shares all about her motherhood journey,... by Blessings and Motherhood
31 min listen
Dating Your Spouse with Cristina Smith: How can you continue to date your spouse into marriage? During this conversation, Delise and Ginny are joined by their good friend Cristina Smith to chat about dating in marriage. Together, they explore what Scripture says about dating, suggest ideas... by Blessings and Motherhood
38 min listen
Navigating a New Year with Purpose: Can you believe it’s almost 2023? With all the craziness that comes with Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s easy to forget to set aside time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the new one. In this conversation, Delise and Ginny talk about... by Blessings and Motherhood
23 min listen
Being a Prayer Warrior Mom with Crystal Storey: Do you know those moms, perhaps in your neighborhood growing up or where you live now, whose houses were the gathering places for all the local kids? Crystal Storey is one of those moms, and she certainly has great stories to tell! In this... by Blessings and Motherhood
52 min listen
Mother-Daughter Boundaries: Finding Balance and Connection Through the Years: For any mom seeking advice on how to navigate a parent-adult child relationship or needing encouragement during a season of struggle, we hope you find comfort in this month’s conversation of Blessings and Motherhood! In this episode, mom-daughter... by Blessings and Motherhood
43 min listen
Savoring Moments with Lisa Bailey: It’s the ultimate crossover episode . . . Delise and Ginny are joined by CC legend and host of the Everyday Educator podcast Lisa Bailey! Lisa recently became a grandmother, so in this conversation, she chats about parenting versus grandparenting.... by Blessings and Motherhood
37 min listen
Creating Family Rhythms, How To Build A Strong Foundation with Michelle Oliver: How can we lay a foundation in our homes for our children to stand upon and grow into mature adults who love to learn and love Jesus? In this episode, Michelle Oliver, the MA Program Academic Lead at Classical Conversations®, joins Delise and Ginny... by Blessings and Motherhood
57 min listen
Talking to Teens with Kristel Acevedo: Is there anything to be hopeful about in the next generation of Christians? In this episode, Delise and Ginny sit down with Kristel Acevedo to talk about teen ministry and discipleship. Kristel is the Spiritual Formation Director at Transformation... by Blessings and Motherhood
44 min listen
Managing the Mental Load with Chelly Barnard: Say hello to Delise’s mom, Chelly Barnard! As a mother of four and homeschool parent of over twenty years, Chelly has a unique understanding of the mental load that mothers often bear. She brings a biblical perspective to those often-overwhelming... by Blessings and Motherhood
41 min listen
Trusting God in the Midst of Loss w/ Melissa Jean Dimanche: Welcome back to another episode! This month, Delise and Ginny chat with Melissa Dimanche, a musician and worship leader, pastor’s wife, and mother of two beautiful children. During their conversation, Melissa talks about the importance of embracing... by Blessings and Motherhood
47 min listen
Understanding God's Heart for Israel: In this episode of “Blessings and Motherhood,” Delise and Ginny continue their talk with Sarah, focusing on faith, parenting, and combating anti-Semitism. Sarah discusses educating children on Jewish culture and challenges Christian replacement... by Blessings and Motherhood
22 min listen
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? [Bonus Episode]: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is Halloween bad for Christians? This is a conversation moms have with their families and friends every year. So today, Ginny Tran and Delise Germond are using the 15 Tools of Classical Learning to discuss... by Blessings and Motherhood
31 min listen
Pt. 2 Growing a Family Through Adoption with Vanessa Royer: In part two of this conversation, Delise and Ginny sit down (literally, our first-ever in-person episode!) with the incredible Vanessa Royer to talk about adoption, music, homeschooling, and so much more. You’ll discover insights into all things... by Blessings and Motherhood
41 min listen
Growing a Family Through Adoption with Vanessa Royer Part 1: This month, Delise and Ginny sit down (literally, our first-ever in-person episode!) with the incredible Vanessa Royer to talk about adoption, music, homeschooling, and so much more. You’ll discover insights into all things adoption, from the... by Blessings and Motherhood
30 min listen
Jewish Mom part 1 by Blessings and Motherhood
28 min listen
Know Your Why: In this episode, Delise and Ginny discuss coping with the winter blues, offering practical tips like focusing on your parenting “why,” creating a peaceful home, and practicing gratitude. CC parents, tutors, and... by Blessings and Motherhood
30 min listen
Movies Your Children Should Watch with Sam Sorbo by Blessings and Motherhood
36 min listen

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Pt. 2 Growing a Family Through Adoption with Vanessa Royer: In part two of this conversation, Delise and Ginny sit down (literally, our first-ever in-person episode!) with the incredible Vanessa Royer to talk about adoption, music, homeschooling, and so much more. You’ll discover insights into all things... by Blessings and Motherhood
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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? [Bonus Episode]: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is Halloween bad for Christians? This is a conversation moms have with their families and friends every year. So today, Ginny Tran and Delise Germond are using the 15 Tools of Classical Learning to discuss... by Blessings and Motherhood
31 min listen
Trusting God in the Midst of Loss w/ Melissa Jean Dimanche: Welcome back to another episode! This month, Delise and Ginny chat with Melissa Dimanche, a musician and worship leader, pastor’s wife, and mother of two beautiful children. During their conversation, Melissa talks about the importance of embracing... by Blessings and Motherhood
47 min listen
Managing the Mental Load with Chelly Barnard: Say hello to Delise’s mom, Chelly Barnard! As a mother of four and homeschool parent of over twenty years, Chelly has a unique understanding of the mental load that mothers often bear. She brings a biblical perspective to those often-overwhelming... by Blessings and Motherhood
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Creating Family Rhythms, How To Build A Strong Foundation with Michelle Oliver: How can we lay a foundation in our homes for our children to stand upon and grow into mature adults who love to learn and love Jesus? In this episode, Michelle Oliver, the MA Program Academic Lead at Classical Conversations®, joins Delise and Ginny... by Blessings and Motherhood
57 min listen
Savoring Moments with Lisa Bailey: It’s the ultimate crossover episode . . . Delise and Ginny are joined by CC legend and host of the Everyday Educator podcast Lisa Bailey! Lisa recently became a grandmother, so in this conversation, she chats about parenting versus grandparenting.... by Blessings and Motherhood
37 min listen
Being a Prayer Warrior Mom with Crystal Storey: Do you know those moms, perhaps in your neighborhood growing up or where you live now, whose houses were the gathering places for all the local kids? Crystal Storey is one of those moms, and she certainly has great stories to tell! In this... by Blessings and Motherhood
52 min listen
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Navigating a New Year with Purpose: Can you believe it’s almost 2023? With all the craziness that comes with Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s easy to forget to set aside time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the new one. In this conversation, Delise and Ginny talk about... by Blessings and Motherhood
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43 min listen
Let's Talk About Traditions!: With Thanksgiving and Christmas nearly upon us, Delise and Ginny have seized this opportunity to explore the idea of traditions, approaching the topic from a biblical worldview and sharing some of their family-favorite traditions. Don’t miss out on... by Blessings and Motherhood
23 min listen
Mindsets for Moms with Allie Beth Stuckey: What does the Bible say about self-love? Is this idea, prevalent in our culture, helpful or harmful? In this episode, Delise and Ginny interview Christian author and podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey. Among other topics, they discuss Allie Beth’s new... by Blessings and Motherhood
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Dear Santa... Please Check 'Yes' or 'No'

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Titles in the series (38)

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