This Devoted Life

James and Shanda
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This Devoted Life

What started as a Saturday morning coffee date turned into a podcast where we discuss our faith, family, finances and so much more! In a world that is encouraging you to “live your truth” and to “follow your heart,” we want to encourage you to live Devoted to THE Truth. The Bible has a lot to say about how to live a victorious Christian life, and we want to share practical insight in how to apply those truths to your life as we endeavor to apply them to our own lives as well.We are passionate about building and growing the nuclear family, as well as sharing our expertise and experience with finances, homeschooling, and over 70 years of combined biblical knowledge. Join us as we live… This Devoted Life! James and Shanda

  1. 24: 5 Tips for a Tidy Home (from Parents of 4 Kids!)

    APR 10

    24: 5 Tips for a Tidy Home (from Parents of 4 Kids!)

    Small habits yield big change! As someone who is not a naturally tidy person, I (Shanda) share five small tips I have learned to help keep a tidy home. As a busy mom to 4 kiddos, I know how valuable time is! So I'm sharing the things I do in my own home that help me create a haven for my family. We are not minimalists, nor do we expect our home to be pristine, but these simple habits have helped lay the foundation for a tidy home.Affiliate Links:How to Manage Your Home without Los...

    23 min
  2. 23: Making Money with a Side Hustle & How to Die with Zero

    MAR 14

    23: Making Money with a Side Hustle & How to Die with Zero

    We received great feedback from our last episode on family finances! You can find that episode HERE. One of our listeners asked, "Can James share some ways to supplement our family finances apart from our day jobs?" So in this episode we attempt to answer that question with practical examples.James also recently read a book called Die with Zero. This book really challenged him to think and re-evaluate some financial goals. We discuss the book and how it has impacted our lives so far.Quotes:“T...

    51 min
  3. 22: 10 Ways to IMPROVE Your Family Finances & Thoughts on Stewardship from Elisabeth Elliot

    FEB 29

    22: 10 Ways to IMPROVE Your Family Finances & Thoughts on Stewardship from Elisabeth Elliot

    Often finances can be a taboo topic within Christian circles, but the Bible is clear that we are to be wise stewards of everything we have been given. Today, we are discussing the topic of stewardship and sharing practical ways to improve your finances and how to communicate within a marriage about the topic of money.Verses:1 Timothy 6:10a - "For the love of money is the root of all evil"1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."Mark 10:8 - "and the two shall become one f...

    41 min
  4. 21: Creating memories/Joe Rogan & Gary Brecka Podcast/This one thing will ruin your life!

    FEB 15

    21: Creating memories/Joe Rogan & Gary Brecka Podcast/This one thing will ruin your life!

    Podcasts are a great way to continue learning and growing, so this week we are sharing a few things we have learned from podcasts we have listened to recently.Joe Rogan and Gary Brecka share some information about the MTHFR gene mutation and how folic acid plays a roll.James also shares some biblical insight he gained while listening to a hunting podcast this past week. It's not what you might expect!Verses:Ephesians 4:29 - "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is ...

    29 min
  5. 20: WE'RE BACK! Should you take a social media break? "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You"

    FEB 1

    20: WE'RE BACK! Should you take a social media break? "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You"

    After a lengthy social media break, WE ARE BACK and with renewed vision and purpose!Shanda took an almost 2 month social media break, so today we are breaking down the lessons she learned while taking a break. By the end of the episode, we hope you are encouraged to take an introspective look at your social media consumption and decide, "Should I take a social media break?"In the last third of this episode, we discuss the book "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You" and dive briefly into the 12 ...

    43 min
  6. 19: Homeschool Q&A Part 2 - Answering YOUR Questions!

    08/12/2023

    19: Homeschool Q&A Part 2 - Answering YOUR Questions!

    We are continuing our conversation from last week and will be answering more of your questions regarding homeschooling in this episode. Whether you are currently homeschooling and want a peek into how others are homeschooling or you are curious about homeschooling or considering it for your family, this episode is for you!To listen to the first Homeschool Q&A Episode: CLICK HEREQuestions we answer in this episode:How to carve out time for household chores while homeschooling?At what age w...

    44 min
  7. 18: Homeschool Q&A Part 1 - Answering YOUR Questions!

    08/05/2023

    18: Homeschool Q&A Part 1 - Answering YOUR Questions!

    A few weeks back, we asked YOU what you wanted to know about homeschooling, so today (and next week's episode), we are going to be answering those questions!We chose not to script these episodes because we want our answers to be like we are sitting down and chatting over a cup of coffee. We wanted to give honest feedback about homeschooling and what we truly think about it.Here is what you can expect in this episode:2:25 - Tips for Homeschooling While Also Caring for a Toddler/Infant?10:10 - ...

    30 min
  8. 17: Pros and Cons of Homeschooling / Are the "cons" just opportunities?

    07/27/2023

    17: Pros and Cons of Homeschooling / Are the "cons" just opportunities?

    There are no perfect educational systems, so in this episode we want to be transparent about some of the pros and cons we have experienced within our homeschooling journey. You might be surprised to learn that the cons are not as "negative" as you might imagine. Rather, they are opportunities for growth.As always, we would love to hear from you! Be sure to send us any questions or feedback that you have.Links:Raising Brave Kids - Episode 6100 Gentle Lessons in Sight and SoundYouTube Homeschoo...

    50 min
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What started as a Saturday morning coffee date turned into a podcast where we discuss our faith, family, finances and so much more! In a world that is encouraging you to “live your truth” and to “follow your heart,” we want to encourage you to live Devoted to THE Truth. The Bible has a lot to say about how to live a victorious Christian life, and we want to share practical insight in how to apply those truths to your life as we endeavor to apply them to our own lives as well.We are passionate about building and growing the nuclear family, as well as sharing our expertise and experience with finances, homeschooling, and over 70 years of combined biblical knowledge. Join us as we live… This Devoted Life! James and Shanda

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  • Creator
    James and Shanda
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 This Devoted Life
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    This Devoted Life

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