In this show we talk about the peaceful path to connected families and restored communities. It’s all about the simple things that we do as women that have the ...
The majority of our life is lived not on the mountain tops or in the harvest, but in the sustained and steadfast toil that tends to the gardens and climbs the mountains. It is in the plodding toil that we are most likely to lose joy, focus, or find our purpose eroded across the grind of every-day reality, decision making, squabbling children, disappointment and loneliness. However, as Christians' steadfast joy is part of our inheritance, if we are willing to lay hold of it.
"Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10
Episode 129 with Emelie Pepito is full of practical ways we can grow our sustained joy. It ranges from learning to keep promises to ourselves so we can ensure a sense of security for ourselves, to prioritising hugs from our husbands, to having the self-discpline to cut things out that steal our joy, and protect our body from dopamine crashes, inflammation, and sleeplessness.
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In this episode–
Prioritise those things that sustain you
Learn to get hugs from your husband for the seretonin
Keeping simple promises can renew our sense of safety
Make a 1% change today
Nothing is that important
Boundaries for Your Soul by Allison Cook and Kimberly Miller
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Porn, Loneliness, and Other Addictions with Greta Eskridge
Welcome to Episode 128 of the Restoration Home Podcast. Greta Eskridge joins Jennifer to talk about her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. This is a heavy topic, but one that must be discussed, especially as more and more often we learn that addiction stems from a lack of attunement and attachment in young children, which manifests as addiction in our teens and adults. So the process of teaching our children about so pervasive an addiction and giving them a strong sense of compassion, curiosity, and comfort as they face the ever increasing stresses of life must start when they are young.
Greta and Jennifer bring so much honesty, vulnerability, and experience to this conversation. They address the extremes of of shame or the positions that say porn, or any other comfort strategy that abridges our pursuit of God or acquisition of comfort in a healthy way, is acceptable.
Heads Up: The conversation in this episode is between two moms, and its content is not designed for young listeners.
There was an audio issue, and the content was too good to miss, but was apologise for any annoyance.
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In this episode–
How to talk about addictions
Addictions are not a lack of self-control
The role loneliness and a need for comfort play in our addictions
Tuning out is a place for lies, addictions, and broken patterns to proliferate
Greta Eskridge It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn
The Greta Eskridge Podcast
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Uniquely You with Sally Clarkson
We are delighted to welcome Sally Clarkson back to the Restoration Home Podcast! She is a beloved friend and is joining Jennifer for the third time to share what is near and dear to her heart in this season.
We always love having Sally on as she brings so much intentionality and thoughtfulness as she shares with our community the thoughts and meditations that are near and dear to her heart in this season. We hope that you are blessed and encouraged by the intentionality that Sally Clarkson unfaillingly brings to the mothering journey.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
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In this episode–
You cannot give your children too much encouragement
Don't discipline your child simply because they are different
Identify what your child is good at and support them in that
You can't be afriad to interrupt your child's selfishness
Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson
We are excited about Sally and Nathan's newest book, Uniquely You.
Two of our favourite books by Sally are Different and Awakening Wonder.
Check out Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home, which is available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
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Shameless then Tidy with Dana K White
Dana K White, the creator of A Slob Comes Clean, and author of many books on how to go from chaotic and cluttered brings such a unique perspective to Episode 126 of the Restoriaton Home.
At the core of her message is the gospel truth that being clean and tidy doesn't bring you any closer to God, and being messy and chaotic doesn't push you farther away from Him. As Dana says: this isn't an excuse to have a messy house, but it should remove shame and remind us that nothing we do or don't do can add or detract from God's love for us and presence in our lives.
As we deal with the shame around whatever perceived lack we are operating in, we can begin to build those small habits and changes that will transform our external world to be more orderly, peaceable, and pleasant to be in. Dana's website, books, and Instagram are full of simple, gentle ways to start transforming your life one small piece at a time.
God is not in a rush with our process and neither should we be.
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Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors.
In this episode–
So often creativity and clutter go together
Your messy house is not disappointing God
Shame is not your friend
Start small and watch the micro changes grow
Getting rid of the unimportant things is one of the best ways to kick start a more peaceful environment.
Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K White
Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart by Dana K. White
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24:30
Productive and Peaceful with Chelsi Jo
Chelsi Jo Moore, creator of the Systemize Your Life podcast, joins Jennifer Pepito for episode 125! As I have gotten older, I have realised more and more that the best parts of my life come from some automated back process and that having systems gives me time for what I love. But sometimes, knowing what system to create or how to start can be overwhelming! Chelsi Jo has made it her business to help moms maximise productivity through improved efficiency so that more of our mental space is free to connect with our children, build our dream business, or pursue our dream hobby.
We only have a finite amount of creative problem-solving energy every day. We can't keep using that precious energy putting out fires that could have been prevented through better systems, more thorough planning, or simply cutting out the unimportant stuff. Instead, we want to create a life with energy left at the end of the day to connect with our spouses, have those late-night conversations with our teenagers, and have that early morning gym session that makes us feel so alive.
We hope you walk away from this conversation inspired, invigorated, and ready to shape your life rather than be shaped by it.
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning.
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors.
In this episode–
Every woman needs a bed time routine
Learning to be effective gives us more time to rest
It's not about productivity, but systems can provide more space for productivity and the best parts of life
Learn more about the "great 8" that every mom should have systemised and automated.
For more great resources and tools, check out Chelsijo.co
Systemize your Life with Chelsi Jo
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