Front Parking Spot- Praying Moms Raising Christian Families in Today’s World Jennifer Bosma

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Front Parking Spot Podcast, designed for faith-fueled moms embarking on a spiritual journey that transcends motherhood. This episode features our host, Jennifer Bosma, in a heart-to-heart conversation with a special guest, Samantha, her firstborn, and a committed mom of three.
Samantha's devotion to her children and her unyielding faith in God are truly inspiring. During this episode, she opens up about her experiences in motherhood, delving into her relentless strive to spiritually enrich her family despite the challenges of raising three children under five.
You will listen to her nuggets of wisdom on how to weave God's teachings into daily activities, divert children from negativity, and the significance of faith-based affirmations. Samantha touches on maintaining a kind, loving aura within her family, in spite of the everyday hurdles.
This episode is complete with valuable tips for moms at different stages of motherhood, encouraging a lean into God's love and nurturing a faith-founded household. It serves as a timely reminder that with God, there is enough grace for all moms, aiming not for perfection, but a divine promise.
Immerse in the heartening dialogue between mother and daughter in the thick of parenting, grappling with day-to-day challenges, yet standing firm in their faith. This episode is chock-full with knowledge to cultivate a spiritual family, shared with a blend of edifying lessons, emotive instances, and practical tips.
Discover how the power of prayer and faith shapes day-to-day life and how Psalm 91 earns a place in your hearts, providing a shield of peace and protection for you and your children. Learn to recognize God's voice and use faith as an armor against fear, illuminate the significance of the acronym 'False Evidence Appearing Real' in battling fear.
Get a glimpse into strategies of incorporating prayer into daily rituals, exemplifying the importance of instilling prayerfulness in children from an early age. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, epitomizing the profound bond between mother, daughter, and their steadfast faith in God. Fortify your faith, recognize the power of prayer, and master the art of spiritually shielding your family in everyday encounters.
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Welcome to an enriching episode of the Front Parking Spot Podcast. This is a safe haven for faith-based moms eager to nourish their spiritual foundation in raising a family. In episode 26, our host, Jennifer Bosma, introduces a special guest, her 90-year-old mother, Joan, a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In a heartfelt exchange, Joan shares timeless wisdom about faith, family, and forgiveness, gleaned from her robust life experiences.
Joan's tale is a testament to the immense power of faith. She generously shares how her unshakeable trust in God gave her the strength to overcome life's stormy periods, such as her husband's struggles with alcoholism and a faltering business during a recession. Joan's unwavering faith during tribulations serves as a poignant reminder that with patience, prayer, and determination, we can weather any storm.
If you're a mom navigating life's challenges or seeking reassurance of God's love and protection, Joan's faith-moving journey and life lessons will provide encouragement. Join us as Joan delves deep into personal stories of raising children, upholding faith, and managing life's ups and downs.
Joan’s insights emphasize the valuable role faith plays in a family, the power of shared meals to fortify relationships, and the importance of living in the present moment, away from distracting gadgets. Her heartfelt advice for future generations also underscores unchanging truths about faith, love, and parenting.
As we traverse life's crossroads, take heart in Joan's 'rocking chair test', an introspective exercise allowing you to resonate with your future self's possible regrets. This resounding episode serves as a tender reminder that faith and family remain paramount in raising children well, steering through life's decisions, and persistently striving for life's front parking spot, despite the odds.
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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In this inspiring 25th episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast, host Jennifer Bosma engages in a heart-touching conversation with Jennifer Noel Wilson, a children's author and long-time children's ministry leader. In the episode titled "The Power of Forgiveness," Jennifer Noel Wilson delves into the delicate topic of forgiveness, explored through her journey of forgiving her father after he left her family as a child.
Jennifer Wilson shares her childhood experiences filled with longing and loss but finally led to the Christian faith by a friend at school, which brought her to the understanding of the faith, a relationship with Jesus, and the power of forgiveness. By courageously offering her father forgiveness, she could liberate herself from the emotional chains that had hindered her spiritual growth. This episode is a powerful testament to the transformative power forgiveness can bring to our personal lives and relationships, offering hope and inspiration to all.
Apart from this pivotal discussion, Jennifer Noel Wilson offers insights about Godly parenting, emphasizing the importance of modeling forgiveness to our children. This episode speaks volumes to mothers and anyone seeking to lead a more accessible and Christ-like life. Tune in for this enlightening talk – it’s time to choose to forgive.
Here is how to reach Jennifer Noel Wilson and the book she recommended to read about relationships.
Website: https://www.jennifernoelwilson.com/
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenn.n.wilson.author/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjennifernwilson
 
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jnoelwilson
 
The Best Trophy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/azcyLIH 
 
Book and Movie recommended on the Forgiveness topic is:Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp
Also, tune into the movie, I Can Only Imagine on Netflix- the band Mercy Me tells their story.
 

 

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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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In episode 24 of the Front Parking Spot podcast, we invite award-winning Christian author, writing coach, speaker, and former news radio journalist Michelle Rahal to discuss the crucial topic of "Practicing What We Preach." A former family ministry director and published educational consultant, Michelle uses her wealth of experience to highlight parents' important role as models for their children's behaviors.
Being a faith-based mom calls for more than telling your children what to do. It demands living a Christian life for your family and demonstrating the behavior you wish your child to replicate.  Michelle provides a detailed exploration of improper behaviors such as yelling, swearing, lying, gossiping, and bullying exhibited by parents who inadvertently teach these to their children. On a hopeful note, she counteracts each adverse behavior with appropriate behaviors that parents should display. Focusing on critical virtues like forgiveness, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, joy, peace, patience, self-control, and most importantly, love, she emphasizes the need for parents to be active models of these behaviors. (Galatians 5:22)
This episode is a genuine wellspring of knowledge for parents, teachers, grandparents, and anyone in a role of influence on a child. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode about practicing what we preach. Your actions may be shaping the future behavior of your children more than you realize. Connect with us and join our faith-focused community of mamas trying to be the best they can be through Jesus.
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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Are you looking for ways not to be disappointed this Mother's Day? Do you want your family to give you a great Mother's Day and need ideas on how to make this happen? Welcome to today's episode of the Front Parking Spot Podcast, where host Jennifer Bosma, a Christian children's book author and former teacher, shares her insights and wisdom on ways to make your Mother's Day great.
The episode begins with Jennifer reflecting on her experiences with Mother's Day, reminiscing about the contrasting traditions surrounding the occasion in her family and that of her husbands.
Her family of mostly girls treated Mother's Day as a special occasion, showering their mother and grandmother with pampering and love. However, in her husband's family, the day's significance was lowered due to the composition of the all-male family. This led to a certain level of clash in expectations when Jennifer began her own family and looked forward to Mother's Day.
Drawing from this personal experience, Jennifer shares five helpful tips to ensure mothers will not be disappointed come Mother's Day.
She emphasized the necessity of a heartfelt conversation with the family about Mother's Day expectations. She suggested giving them a list of activities that would make the day special and letting them choose.
For mothers who like receiving gifts, Jennifer advised them to let their families know about their preference. She also stressed that mothers should accept and internalize the compliments, messages and tokens that families offer.
Lastly, she spoke about the importance of planning an activity a mom desires to do for herself on Mother’s Day, be it indulging in self-care or executing a long-planned project.
Finally, Jennifer ended the podcast by reminding all mothers of their exceptional role and the blessing that is motherhood.
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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In episode 22, we delve into the inspiring journey of Melinda Schmiedeknecht, a successful businesswoman and organizer of two support communities for women. Rooted in Christianity, she shares her empowering journey of self-discovery guided by God's love. Her story is a beacon of inspiration for all moms, inviting them to reevaluate their measuring sticks in line with Jesus and His promises, rather than societal norms.
As moms, it's natural to measure our success based on the outcomes we see in our children and careers. However, Melinda offers a powerful perspective, suggesting that our measuring stick should be our commitment to follow God's path, using His direction and guidance in all aspects of life. In her own words, "The expectation is to love Him and love others. If I'm doing my imperfect best to love God and those around me, then that's my measuring stick for success." This shift in perspective empowers us to focus on our spiritual growth and personal journey.
Discover how you can overcome self-doubt and negativity that may be projected onto you. Learn to evaluate every word spoken to you, whether positive or negative. Find confidence in the positive words and consider the negative ones, checking whether they may hold any truth. Remember to brush it off if it only aims to belittle you.
Be encouraged in knowing that as long as you give your best and trust God, He'll take care of your failures. You can always strive for improvement and learn how to grow from weaknesses or past mistakes.
This empowering episode is not just for moms; it's an inspiring listen for every woman. All are encouraged to tune in. Remember, the ultimate measuring stick should always be Jesus.
Please follow and connect with Melinda on Instagram @mizschmitty
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Looking for a book for the next baby shower with the "bring a book instead of a card." request? Order a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans at:
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Thanks, Moms for listening and please share with others! Have an Ephesians 3:20 day as your go for the Front Parking Spot in your life today!