
56 episodes

Mama, Take Heart LifeAudio
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- Kids & Family
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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Parenting in this day and age is not for the faint at heart. That’s why Mama Take Heart is here to help you be the gospel-centered, compassionate, and influential voice in your Gen-Z daughter’s life. In this show, we give listeners the tools they need to love and lead well in their child's formative years. Host Robrenna Redl is here to help equip and empower you with resources and practical takeaways, whether you’re looking for ways to intentionally connect or to have hard conversations. So don’t fret, Mama. Instead, take heart!
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GenZ and TikTok (with my daughter Savannah Redl)
In this special episode, Robrenna and her daughter Savannah sit down and talk about TikTok.
They cover:
1. Why the pandemic created a jump in TikTok users
2. How the app has produced Grammy-award winning artists and Broadway musicals
3. How TikTok helps young people open doors into industries they are interested in
4. The downsides of TikTok, notably plagiarism
5. Cosplay and the positive sides of TikTok
Next Steps for Parents:
1. Ask your GenZ girl about her favorite Tik Tok creators. Finding out what makes them exciting, and fun can lead to deeper conversations.
2. For our younger GenZ girls, keep an eye on the type of content and account profiles followed.
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Dating Apps - What Parents Need to Know
In this episode, Robrenna discusses:
- Why using dating apps is so appealing
- The different dating apps and their pitfalls and positives
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Listen to Episode 5: Social Media Mania and The Gen-Z Generation: https://www.lifeaudio.com/mama-take-heart/episode-5-social-media-mania-and-the-gen-z-generation
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/tinder-and-7-more-dating-apps-teens-are-using
https://www.bonobology.com/dating-apps-under-18/
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-dating-sites/
Consumer Reports Article on online dating data : https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/how-private-is-your-online-dating-data-a8496062441/
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Does Your Girl Suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder? (with Grace Larson)
In this episode, Robrenna and Grace discuss:
- Grace’s diagnosis with Social Anxiety Disorder
- How Grace felt in middle and high school
- What is helpful and unhelpful in discussing mental health issues
- How the church can be helpful and not harmful with mental health issues
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Preparing Your Kids for Family Moves & Other Big Changes (with Alida Sharp)
Alida Sharp moved with her family to Russia to be missionaries when her kids were 15 and 18. Moving overseas with teens was a huge challenge, but also a gift, and Alida shares what she learned about helping our kids navigate huge life changes.
CONNECT WITH ALIDA:
https://www.instagram.com/praysweateatrepeat/
https://praysweateatrepeat.com/
https://www.alidasharp.com/
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/20706-praysweateatrepeat
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/25343-walk-fit-walk-worthy
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Talking with Our Daughters about Consent (with Tiffany Bluhm)
In this episode, Robrenna and Tiffany discuss:
- Why we put all the responsibility for purity AND blame for transgression on women
- “Just world mentality” and why it’s pervasive in purity culture
- Reimaging what consent could look like for boys and girls
- What kinds of conversations we need to have with both our little and pre-teen kids
- How we can coach our girls to say no with confidence
- Why we miss the point when we focus only on what girls are wearing
CONNECT WITH TIFFANY:
Website: https://www.tiffanybluhm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiffanyABluhm/
Twitter: https://www.pinterest.com/tiffanybluhm/
WANT MORE HELP? SIGN UP FOR A WORKSHOP:
Unpacking Purity Culture, Sex, and Race https://www.unpackingworkshops.com/
TIFFANY’S BOOK:
Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up
https://amzn.to/3KDny8l
LISTEN TO TIFFANY’S PODCAST:
Why Tho Podcast with Tiffany Bluhm and Ashley Abercrombie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-tho/id1437939954
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Disability and the Church (with Dr. Lamar Hardwick)
After years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing issues, Dr. Lamar Hardwick was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 36. This week, we’re going to talk about his book, “Disability and The Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion.”
In this episode, Dr. Hardwick and Robrenna talk about:
- Dr. Hardwick’s story and the earliest signs of his personal experience with autism spectrum disorder
- How he came to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder late in life
- How the church has fallen short in inclusion and support for those who are differently abled
- The parable of the banquet and what it can teach the church regarding loving the differently abled
- Practical steps churches can take to make adjustments for differently abled members
Check out Dr. Hardwick’s book: https://amzn.to/3F71Vfz
Follow Dr. Hardwick:
https://autismpastor.com/
https://www.facebook.com/autismpastor/
https://www.instagram.com/lamarhardwick/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/autismpastor
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Customer Reviews
I love this podcast!
Admittedly, it's hard for me to listen to podcasts. I don't have commuting time in the car, or down time at home, and frankly, when I listen to them, I get distracted easily! This is not the case for me when I listen to Robrenna's podcasts! I LOVE they are short- between 10-25 mins ususally. I can listen on a quick drive to the store! And the topics are SO relevant to my life with a middle schooler and high schooler. I love the topics and love her calming voice and presence. Thank you, Robrenna!
Mama Take Heart.
This is a powerful podcast. It blesses me every session
Encouraging
Robrenna does a great job interviewing and communicating information about connecting with my daughters in today’s culture. I appreciate learning how to understand what is going on in my girls mind and how to respond in a Godly way. Thank you Robrenna!