M Is for Mama Podcast Abbie Halberstadt
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- Kids & Family
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On the M is for Mama Podcast, you’ll hear encouragement for all things motherhood, practical helps and systems to help you thrive in your home from day to day, funny, relatable kid-stories, examinations of what the Bible has to say about cultural issues, and so much more!
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Ep. 63: Passing Down the Good (A Chat with Elisha and Katie Voetberg)
Ep. 63: Passing Down the Good (A Chat with Elisha and Katie Voetberg)
In a world that champions airing every bit of trauma/bad strategies passed down from parents, it’s rare (and refreshing!) to encounter young families who are, instead, holding with the positive traditions of their origin families and being intentional to praise the good (while acknowledging the not-so-good).
Elisha and Katie Voetberg (who own/run our sponsor company, Voetberg Music Academy!) are doing just that—choosing to recognize + pass down the positive practices they were taught without turning a blind eye to the common pitfalls we all face as parents.
They discuss what they love about their upbringings as members of larger-than-culturally-normal families. They share strategies for being intentional + wise with stewarding time with children + spouses. And they speak with maturity beyond their years that they credit to having parents who trusted them enough to apologize + pivot when things weren’t working.
I know you’ll be encouraged + energized by this conversation!
Guest Info:
Site: nowthatwereafamily.com
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
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Bible References:
Matthew 22:37
Genesis 1:28
1 Samuel 16:7
Matthew 28:16
James 3:16
Collosians 3:23
Proverbs 31
Titus 2
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Ep. 62: Christians Parents + The Library (A Chat With Good Book Mom)
Ever walked into a public library with your children, only to hurry them past the displays in the kids’ section because they’re almost all focused on promoting one secular agenda or another?
You’re not alone. Choosing good literature for our kids--especially in light of the blatant bias many librarians proudly display--can be a challenging task in our current cultural climate.
In this episode, Korie Johnson from Good Book Mom tells us all about how we, as Christian parents, can build relationships with our local library and its leaders in order to make an impact both on the books they promote and on the individuals themselves.
You’ll be encouraged by her straightforward approach to choosing quality children’s literature (it doesn’t all have to be explicitly Christian!) and also her practical suggestions for how to interact with your library community to enact change.
Korie has lots of great resources on her website where she vets and reviews hundreds of books so we don’t have to!
Guest Info:
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Site: https://goodbookmom.com/
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
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Bible References:
1 Corinthians 10:31
Ephesians 6:12
Deuteronomy 6:6-8
Ephesians 5:9
Matthew 5:16
Links:
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Ep. 61: Is the Child Free Movement Biblical? (A Chat with Jennifer Flanders)
“Child free” is a phrase that populates comment sections on social media, Reddit threads, news articles, and more.
It’s more than a little trendy to at least entertain the idea of forgoing having children altogether.
But is it biblical?
I sit down with my good friend, Jennifer Flanders from
Flanders Family Home Life, chat about the biblical implications of a child-free lifestyle.
We also chat all things birth control and what it looks like to live a surrendered life before the Lord—in every area, including, but not limited to, our fertility.
Jennifer is one of my favorite humans on the planet, and I know you’ll appreciate her wisdom!
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
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Bible References:
Ephesians 5:15
Psalm 127
Psalm 128
Genesis 1:28
Proverbs 3:5-6
1 Corinthians 7:2
Matthew 6:19-21
Proverbs 16:9
Jeremiah 29:11
1 Corinthians 7
Genesis 38
Luke 23:29
Links:
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Ep. 60: OVERSTIMULATED! (Part 2–Sometimes, It’s Our Fault)
In part one of this topic, we unpacked why “overstimulation” is such a commonly used term—especially in motherhood—these days.
In this episode, we take a deeper look at some of the ways we might contributing to our own overwhelm. Because sometimes, all those “tabs” left open in our brain, driving us nuts, are the results of too many bad yeses and not enough good knows.
Self-awareness and the ability to admit when we have gotten into bad habits or failed to heed wise advice are both crucial to reclaiming our mental peace in a way that honors God.
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.summit.org/
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Bible References:
Ecclesiastes 1:9
Ephesians 5:15-16
Matthew 12:36
Proverbs 20:24
Isaiah 26:3-4
1 Peter 3:15
Matthew 11:29-30
Hebrews 4:9-10
Links:
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Ep. 59: OVERSTIMULATED!! (An Honest Look at a Hot Button Word)
Have you ever credited your frustration or overwhelm in a particular situation to “overstimulation?” If so, join the club!
“Overstimulation” seems to be the word for mothers on social media (and many in-person interactions too). And it’s easy to understand why with so many things grabbing for our attention on top of a need to love and care for our families well.
The good news is there is hope in the midst of the overwhelm, and we don’t have to be slaves to the things that make our brains feel like they’re full of bees.
In this episode we’ll talk about the reality of feeling overstimulated (it’s not all in your head!) but also tackle practical ways to combat it with both compassion and grit.
Be encouraged that “overstimulated” is not where you have to stay, friends!
Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
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Bible References:
Romans 6:1
Romans 8:37
2 Corinthians 12:7
1 Peter 5:8
Links:
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Ep. 58: Rhythms and Margins and Vision—Oh My! (A Chat with Lyndsey Mimnagh)
This conversation will be such an encouragement to any mama (or woman!) with a dream in her heart but no idea how to steward it well for the glory of God.
In this episode, Lyndsey Mimnagh from Treehouse Schoolhouse chats with me about everything from personality traits (how much do they matter?) to working backwards from your end goal to make it a reality (it works!) to DIY house-building (we’ve both been there) to homeschooling (same) and much more!
I know you will be encouraged by her stories of the Lord’s faithfulness to prepare her for the “next right thing” and her honesty about the imperfect process along the way!
Guest Info:
Lyndsey Mimnagh
Instagram: @treehouse_schoolhouse
Site and Shop: treehouseschoolhouse.com
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Sponsor Info:
Site: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/
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Bible References:
Philippians 4:13
Psalm 1:3
Esther 4:14
Links:
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Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
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Find Abbie at:
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Customer Reviews
Fantastic motherhood podcast
Abbie is insightful, interesting to listen to and encouraging as she navigate discussing topics each week using scripture as her foundation. I love the helpful tips and truths that she shares. Highly recommend
Helped me so much
Thank you for shifting my perspective on motherhood. I have felt so much more positive about my life since listening to your podcasts and M is for Mama on Audible. Abbie, you are inspirational. Thank you for being such a shining light 🙏🏻