Beste Parenting Journey podcaster (2024)

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63 | Lori Conger | Mom Coach - Conquering Mom Guilt 43:46

2d ago43:46

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In this enlightening episode, Stephanie Dove Blake sits down with Lori Conger to delve into the unique challenges faced by modern moms, including pervasive mom guilt and struggles with self-confidence. Lori offers valuable insights into managing thoughts and emotions, the importance of embracing failure, and strategies for building self-confidence.…

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Ep. 312 - An Unusual Form of Parenting Jealousy 53:55

3d ago53:55

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In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into parenting jealousy, bedtime books and more! Also, Shanna reports on the newest temporary additions to her family, and Laura talks about choosing to celebrate her birthday unconventionally. Finally, …

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Inside Out movie discussion (2 of 2) 40:45

20h ago40:45

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Guests: Jane Matthews, Julie Hildebrand, and Gabe Boyd For video of this podcast, check out PCA’s YouTube page. In this episode, we look at the latest Inside Out 2 movie which adds additional emotions to young Riley as she turns 13 and enters puberty. In addition to Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust, Riley now gets Anxiety, Envy, Ennui (Boredo…

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Inside Out movie discussion (1 of 2) 43:26

8d ago43:26

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Guests: Jane Matthews, Julie Hildebrand, and Gabe Boyd For video of this podcast, check out PCA’s YouTube page. We started our discussion with the first Inside Out, which was released in 2015. This movie from Pixar looks at the various emotions that make up our personality - for the movie, they chose Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. From a p…

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62 | Unlock the Secrets: Take Aways 21:15

9d ago21:15

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Stephanie Dove Blake reflects on a year of podcasting, discusses travel challenges including a stressful passport incident, and shares her experience at the 'Unlock the Secrets' event, which she attended with her children. Highlighting key speakers like Trent Shelton and young entrepreneur Bodhi Moore, she emphasizes the value of setting high expec…

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Ep. 311 - Foreshadowing of the Teenage Years 49:22

10d ago49:22

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In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the intriguing things they have learned recently related to the world of parenting, including why an episode of Bluey was banned in the U.S. and a fascinating theory about why humans go through menopause. Also, Laura talks about how a new extracurricular activity triggered her 3-yea…

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Raising Spiritual Champions Book Discussion (3 of 3) 44:09

15d ago44:09

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Guests: Holly Hamilton, Sandy Leydig, and Joel Gordon For video of this podcast, check out PCA’s YouTube page. Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind, and Soul By George Barna Section ONE - The Importance of Children Section TWO - The Four Principles of a Disciple Section THREE - Families and Churches in Partnership Section…

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Ep. 310 - Is My Child Psychic? 53:27

17d ago53:27

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In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!" Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, including the topics of lying, smartphones, psychic abilities and more! Also, Shanna reports on the surprising way she spent her Mother's Day, and Laura talks about why she spontaneously chose to chaperone her …

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Raising Spiritual Champions Book Discussion (2 of 3) 37:51

22d ago37:51

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Guests: Holly Hamilton, Sandy Leydig, and Joel Gordon For video of this podcast, check out PCA’s YouTube page. Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind, and Soul By George Barna Section ONE - The Importance of Children Section TWO - The Four Principles of a Disciple Section THREE - Families and Churches in Partnership Section…

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61 | 1 Year Anniversary - Leaving a Legacy 39:51

23d ago39:51

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The solo episode is about Stephanie's one-year anniversary of the Powerful Parenting Journey Podcast, her experiences at Camp Brook Hill, the importance of parent-child connections, gratitude for business opportunities, acts of kindness towards others, and reflections on parenting. Stephanie emphasized the significance of deep connections with chil…

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Ep. 309 - Parenting Pro Tips and Shoe-nanigans 56:44

24d ago56:44

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In the special segment "What the Hack?," Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for teaching kids how to put shoes on the correct feet, motivating kids to get dressed, effectively cutting mandarins and more! Also, Laura reports on her unexpected vehicle hullabaloo, and Shanna discusses a new project…

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Raising Spiritual Champions Book Discussion (1 of 3) 29:03

29d ago29:03

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Guests: Holly Hamilton, Sandy Leydig, and Joel Gordon Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind, and Soul By George Barna Section ONE - The Importance of Children Section TWO - The Four Principles of a Disciple Section THREE - Families and Churches in Partnership Section One - The Importance of Children Chapter 1 - Making the …

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60 | Letter to Myself - 1 Year Later 34:04

30d ago34:04

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Stephanie Dove Blake reflects on her entrepreneurial journey and the impact of personal growth while balancing multiple aspects of life, including family, aspirations, and challenges. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance, faith, and serving others through her businesses like Social Sparrow and coaching courses.…

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Ep. 308 - Making a Visual Calendar for Your Kids 56:36

1M ago56:36

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In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna share the surprising and hilarious things they never thought they would do before they had kids, including cleaning up bizarre messes, doing odd things in public and more! Also, Shanna reports on going on a one-on-one date with her 5-year-old, and Laura talks about crea…

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The Importance of Worldview Training in Spiritual Formation 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Guests: Len Munsil, President, and Dr. Jeffrey Green, VP of Academic Affairs and chief academic officer, at Arizona Christian University (ACU) Transforming Culture with Truth In Transforming Culture with Truth, Arizona Christian University President Len Munsil explains how the principles and values that built Western Civilization are under assault,…

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59 | Stephanie's Thoughts | The Boredom Famine and the City of JAMJA 34:04

1M ago34:04

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Stephanie shares a personal story on The Powerful Parenting Journey Podcast episode about allowing children to experience boredom and creativity, leading to the creation of 'The City of JAMJA by her kids without screens, emphasizing the importance of imaginative play and relationships over constant entertainment. Through this experience, Stephanie …

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Ep. 307 - You Got Scammed! 52:50

1M ago52:50

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In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about how to handle toy tantrums, dressing dilemmas, clutter clear-outs and more! Also, Laura reports on her 5-year-old's first parkour class, and Shanna checks in on her daughters' new shady behavior. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna…

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FPS - 25 Years Elevating PCA's Learning Experience 49:13

1M ago49:13

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Guests: Shannon Lichty, Trudy Reed, Jillian Bryant, PCA’s FPS State 1st and 2nd Place teams Twenty-five years ago, Shannon Lichty brought the FPS program to PCA. Along with several others who have invested in making this program a resounding success, Shannon has invested her heart and energies into countless PCA students both in the classroom and t…

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58 | Stephanie's Thoughts | Why Teenagers SUCK (Not) 35:01

1M ago35:01

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In this enlightening solo podcast episode, Stephanie Dove Blake addresses the evolving challenges of raising teenagers in today's society in her insightful podcast episode. Highlighting key principles from Gordon Neufeld’s "Hold On To Your Kids," she explores the detrimental effects of societal changes on family dynamics and the critical need for s…

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Ep. 306 - One Way We Definitely Don't Want to Give Birth 52:25

1M ago52:25

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Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently in the special segment "Internet Insanity," including scandalous sourdough drama and a birthing device that will make your head spin. Also, Shanna reports on her struggle to get her kids to their extracurricular activities, and Laura talks about how he…

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AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Things Parents Need to Know 29:14

2M ago29:14

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Guest: Giovanni Capriglione, Texas State Representative, District 98 Barna’s research has shown that nearly 3/4th (72%) of parents are worried about or concerned with AI’s impact on their children - but also that only 17% have actually taken steps to learn more about AI - so, basically parents are afraid and under-informed One concern expressed abo…

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57 | Drs. Skip and Julie Wyss | Health and Parenting 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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Join Stephanie Dove Blake on her podcast "Powerful Parenting Journey" as she welcomes Drs. Skip and Julie Wyss, pediatric chiropractors who merge family life with professional passion. This enlightening episode delves into the transformative power of chiropractic care in fostering children's self-healing abilities and promoting robust family lifest…

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Ep. 305 - Handling Unsolicited Parenting Advice 57:05

2M ago57:05

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In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including a surprising comment at the grocery store, an unsolicited tidbit of parenting advice from a stranger and more! Also, Laura reports on an infection that presented itself stealthily…

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POV: Three Freshman Students Appreciate Their PCA Journey 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Guests: Emerson Seal, Elizabeth Teague, and Sevyn Trogdon (PCA Freshmen, Class of 2027) Sevyn’s dad runs a discipleship ministry called Kingdom Focus Coaching. The girls share their thoughts about some of the more memorable moments at PCA Lower School including: the Kindergarten Circus, sea animal project, transportation day, Invention Convention, …

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56 | Stephanie's Thoughts | 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 29:24

2M ago29:24

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Join Stephanie Dove Blake in this podcast episode as she explores "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey. In this enlightening episode, Stephanie emphasizes the power of books to foster deep connections and educate children. Discover the essential paradigms and principles for guiding teens through life's challenges, from managin…

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Ep. 304 - Preparing for an Empowered Birth with Dr. Nicole Rankins 55:33

2M ago55:33

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Shanna and Laura talk to Dr. Nicole Rankins about what pregnant people can do to create an effective birth plan. Dr. Nicole is a board-certified, practicing OBGYN and the host of the podcast "All About Pregnancy & Birth," and she is the creator of online courses "The Birth Preparation Course" and "Make a Birth Plan the Right Way" to teach pregnant …

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Train Up a Child in the Way They Should Go 37:58

2M ago37:58

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Guest: Kristin Dysart, M.Ed., MS and US Guidance Counselor, PCA North PCA isn’t just a “college prep” educational institution - the Biblical worldview and academic rigor of PCA is designed to equip students for success in life, which includes college for those who desire to attend. Kristin references a Christianity Today article that differentiates…

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55 | Dayna Abraham | Parenting Out-of-the-Box Kids 42:04

2M ago42:04

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What does it mean when everyone's saying your kid is out-of-the-box? Does your little one have endless energy, super-sized emotions, and a mind that loves to wander off the beaten path? Join Stephanie and Dayna as they laugh, commiserate, and get real about the joys and struggles of raising kids who color outside the lines. Dayna shares her journey…

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Ep. 303 - Shanna's Dramatic Dinner 56:24

2M ago56:24

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Laura reports on her three-year-old's progress with potty training, and Shanna tells the story of an unexpectedly dramatic dinner with her family. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including behavior issues, Botox and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs f…

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Protecting Texas Children from the Porn Industry 15:45

2M ago15:45

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Guest: Matt Shaheen, Texas State Representative, District 66 State Representative Matt Shaheen led the efforts in the last legislative session to pass laws requiring age verification for access to “adult” [porn] websites (for more information, see House Bill 1181). The law requires that users verify that they are over 18 years old. A couple of mont…

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54 | Stephanie's Thoughts | 22 Years of Parenting Experience: Insights and Reflections 29:24

2M ago29:24

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In this special episode of The Powerful Parenting Journey Podcast, we celebrate an incredible milestone—22 years of parenthood. Join your host, Stephanie, as she reflects on the profound journey of raising a child from infancy to adulthood. Discover the joys, challenges, and unexpected lessons learned along the way. We'll explore key moments that d…

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Ep. 302 - Shamrocks and Samurais 54:21

2M ago54:21

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In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying," Shanna and Laura analyze the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpectedly big feelings at pool parties, school fundraising events and more! Also, Shanna reports on her family's last-minute St. Patrick's Day celebration, and Laura talks about attending a local …

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Tents and Temples: How Should We Think about Our Bodies as Believers? 32:58

3M ago32:58

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Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA US Counselor Erin recommends Jess Connolly’s book Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good as a good resource and launching point for conversations about body image, God’s design, God’s goodness in our lives, and our struggles to embrace God’s best for us when it conflicts with the world’…

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53 | Shannon Wendt | Earned Wisdom from a Mom of 8 49:40

3M ago49:40

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Have you met someone who wants to set the world on fire? Well, I have! Shannon is a mom of EIGHT and runs her own business... talk about a whirlwind of energy! We dig into what makes her tick – from creating a house buzzing with life to her controversial stance on why kids shouldn't have private phones. In this podcast, she shares stories about pro…

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Ep. 301 - What if My Son Wants to Wear “Girl” Clothes? 55:01

3M ago55:01

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In the special segment "Mom Confessions," Laura and Shanna divulge their hilarious and embarrassing parenting moves recently, including using an unexpected product from the medicine cabinets, having surprising feelings while shopping at a big-box store and more! Also, Laura talks about potty training her three-year-old, and Shanna reports on chaper…

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The Chosen Conference: God's Heart, Our Hands 31:43

3M ago31:43

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Guests: Michael Perron, Minister over Life Recovery, and Tim Matthews, Minimester to Adults, at Prestonwood Baptist Church Dr. Jack Graham - Don’t just curse the darkness; light a candle. James 1:27 - Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained fro…

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52 | Caleb Braddock | Lessons on How to “Not Fade Away" 42:29

3M ago42:29

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We're juggling businesses, raising families, and trying to squeeze in a moment of sanity now and then. But how do we truly be present – not just physically there, but mentally and emotionally connected – when there are a million things pulling us in different directions? That's what we're diving into today on Lessons on How to 'Not Fade Away. I'm t…

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Ep. 300 - Shanna's Mom Tells All! 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

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To celebrate their 300th episode, Laura and Shanna have invited Shanna's mom Janet on the show! In this very special "Throwback" segment, Janet takes us back to her pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with Shanna. She talks about being pregnant during an ice storm, moving cross-country with an infant, how Shanna was the opposite of what she expec…

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