Does your life feel a bit chaotic right now? Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility to raise those little boys God has given you? Do you want to raise strong, courageous young men who are fully committed to following Jesus? In all the chaos of raising boys, we recognize that Christ is the only who can redeem the chaos in our world, our homes, and even our own hearts. I know that I can’t do this alone. I desperately need God to give me strength every step of this journey. But guess what… I also need YOU. We boy moms gotta stick together, right? I’d love for you to join me on this wild, wonderful, chaotic adventure of raising courageous boys and connecting their hearts to Christ.
How to Give Your Son a Vision For His Future
RTC 68 Heart Based Parenting Tool #3 – Casting a Vision Does your son need a positive vision for his future? Sometimes our sons can get stuck in patterns of negative behavior, and you begin to lose hope that he will ever change. You wonder… Does he listen to anything I say? Will he ever […] The post How to Give Your Son a Vision For His Future appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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31:37 | 3/28/23 | |
How to Teach Your Kids About the Significance of Easter RTC 67
What is the significance of Easter and how can we teach our kids about it? Are You Ready for Easter? Did you ever think about the fact that we spend a whole month getting ready for Christmas, but Easter often seems to sneak up on us? Well, not this year! Easter is April 9th this […] The post How to Teach Your Kids About the Significance of Easter RTC 67 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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44:43 | 3/10/23 | |
How to Use Firmness With Your Kids Without Being Harsh RTC 66
How can you use firmness as a parenting tool, without being harsh? Find out in today’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos. I Get Frustrated With my Kids When… What is it that makes you frustrated with your kids? I know for me, I often get frustrated when my boys won’t do what I asked them […] The post How to Use Firmness With Your Kids Without Being Harsh RTC 66 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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24:35 | 3/7/23 | |
Trusting God With Your Special Needs Son RTC 65
It’s often hard to trust God when our children have special needs. In a recent episode of Redeeming the Chaos, we talked about trusting God with our kids’ hearts. But what happens when our kids’ needs feel like more than we can handle? How do we trust God when parenting a child with special needs? […] The post Trusting God With Your Special Needs Son RTC 65 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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47:26 | 2/24/23 | |
Parenting Sensitive and Intense Boys RTC 64
Do you have a son who is extra sensitive and intense? This episode is for you! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission from any purchases you make through these links. It’s a great way to support the show! How to Parent a Sensitive and Intense Son We all have that one […] The post Parenting Sensitive and Intense Boys RTC 64 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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35:47 | 2/9/23 | |
7 Tools of Heart-Based Parenting RTC 63
What is heart-based parenting and how can I use it to connect with my son’s heart? Find out in this episode of Redeeming the Chaos. Have you tried all the things? Have you tried all the parenting strategies and you just don’t see any difference in your son’s negative behavior? You’ve tried everything from sticker […] The post 7 Tools of Heart-Based Parenting RTC 63 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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16:35 | 2/2/23 | |
Finding Balance as a Busy Boy Mom RTC 62
Finding balance seems elusive. But maybe we don’t understand what balance really is! Finding Balance as a Busy Boy Mom As moms of boys, finding balance in life often feels like chasing after the horizon, doesn’t it? You can see it in the distance, and you have a vague idea of what it looks like, […] The post Finding Balance as a Busy Boy Mom RTC 62 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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58:40 | 1/24/23 | |
God DOES Give You More than You Can Handle RTC 61
“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Has anyone ever said this to you? Well guess what, honey. It just ain’t true! Sorry to burst your bubble. 🙂 God DOES Give You More Than You Can Handle God absolutely does give us more than we can handle in life because he wants us to learn […] The post God DOES Give You More than You Can Handle RTC 61 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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09:24 | 1/13/23 | |
My Son Won’t Take No for an Answer RTC 60
Can’t Take No For an Answer Does your son struggle to take No for an answer? Does he whine, complain, argue and stomp, whenever you try to set limits for him? We have a guest on the show today who is going to talk to us about how to teach our kids to take no […] The post My Son Won’t Take No for an Answer RTC 60 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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32:46 | 12/12/22 | |
5 Christmas Devotionals for Families
Are you looking for Christmas devotionals for families? Keep reading, or listen here: Christmas in the Chaos (This post contains affiliate links) The days between Thanksgiving and Christmas can often be some of the busiest days of the year. But I want to encourage you to slow down and be intentional with your kids this […] The post 5 Christmas Devotionals for Families appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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23:08 | 12/2/22 | |
Why Are My Kids Discontent? RTC 58
Why Are My Kids Discontent? Are your kids discontent? Do they struggle to be satisfied with what they have? This is the time of year we often talk about thankfulness. Not that we shouldn’t be thankful the rest of the year, but November is often a time when we focus our efforts on teaching our […] The post Why Are My Kids Discontent? RTC 58 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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33:10 | 11/15/22 | |
How to Teach Boys About Spiritual Warfare – RTC 57
How do we teach our boys about spiritual warfare? Boy Moms, we are at war. There’s a battle raging in our world for the hearts and minds of our boys. The enemy is working harder than ever to deceive our sons and distract them from the truth of the Gospel. As moms, we need to […] The post How to Teach Boys About Spiritual Warfare – RTC 57 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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33:41 | 11/8/22 | |
How to Help Boys Manage Big Emotions with David Thomas — RTC 56
Hey there mommas… I don’t know about you, but I am often overwhelmed by my boys’ big, angry, often physical, outbursts of emotion. So, how do we raise boys who know how to respond appropriately to their own feelings? How do we help our boys manage big emotions? That’s what we’re going to talk about in […] The post How to Help Boys Manage Big Emotions with David Thomas — RTC 56 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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35:14 | 10/21/22 | |
When You’re Overwhelmed by Chaos with Allen Arnold — RTC 55
Are You Feeling Overwhelmed by Chaos? We boy moms know that life with boys can feel chaotic and out of control. That’s why the name of this podcast is Redeeming the Chaos. But how can we overcome the chaos in our hearts, despite the chaos in the world around us? That’s what we’re going to […] The post When You’re Overwhelmed by Chaos with Allen Arnold — RTC 55 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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36:36 | 10/14/22 | |
Speak Words of Life to Your Kids with Lee Ann Mancini — RTC 54
Wonderful Words of Life Do any of you remember the old hymn, Wonderful Words of Life? I remember my Grandma singing it to me as a little girl. LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE “Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life. Let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life.” Speak […] The post Speak Words of Life to Your Kids with Lee Ann Mancini — RTC 54 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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21:41 | 10/7/22 | |
Teaching Kids How to Pray with Stephanie Thurling- RTC 53
Raising Prayerful Kids We know that prayer is important. We know praying for our kids is important. But what about teaching our kids how to pray by themselves? I know for me, that has been one of the biggest challenges regarding prayer. I know how to pray FOR my kids, and I know how to […] The post Teaching Kids How to Pray with Stephanie Thurling- RTC 53 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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27:49 | 9/23/22 | |
Can I Trust God with My Son’s Heart? – RTC 52
My Baby Has Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart Failure. That’s an old-person disease, right? I might have expected to hear this diagnosis while accompanying my grandmother to a doctor’s appointment. I never expected these words to describe my three-month-old baby boy. Welcome to Episode 52 of Redeeming the Chaos. I’m your host, Laurie Christine. I’m […] The post Can I Trust God with My Son’s Heart? – RTC 52 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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16:56 | 9/16/22 | |
How to Satisfy Your Thirst When Your Soul is Dry with Hannah C. Hall — RTC 51
When Your Soul is Dry Like a Dusty Desert Hey momma, are you thirsty? It’s September here in PA, but it still feels like summer most days. A nice, cold, iced coffee might sound pretty good right now. (Hey, if you want to go grab Starbucks, I won’t tell anyone!) But actually, that’s not the […] The post How to Satisfy Your Thirst When Your Soul is Dry with Hannah C. Hall — RTC 51 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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30:28 | 9/9/22 | |
How to Advocate for Your Son and Trust God with the Result — RTC 50
Should I Advocate for My Son? When should I advocate for my son and when should I just leave it in God’s hands? Should I be the mom who micromanages every detail of my son’s life? Or should I take a more fatalistic approach that says “Well, I guess that’s what God wanted.” Or perhaps […] The post How to Advocate for Your Son and Trust God with the Result — RTC 50 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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19:19 | 9/2/22 | |
10 Tips To Survive (and Thrive) this Summer With Your Boys – RTC 49
2022 Summer Survival Guide – 10 tips to maintain your sanity this summer with your boys Hey Mommas! Summer is here! How are you feeling? Excited? Overwhelmed? If your kids are in school, you likely only have a few days left until the chaos descends upon your household. So, what will you do to maintain […] The post 10 Tips To Survive (and Thrive) this Summer With Your Boys – RTC 49 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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23:21 | 6/9/22 | |
You Are Making an Impact
Is My Life Making an Impact on My Kids? Do you ever wonder if you’re making a difference in the lives of your kids? Are you trying to raise your kids to love the Lord and obey his word, yet you sometimes wonder if you are having any impact or influence at all? If this […] The post You Are Making an Impact — RTC 48 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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14:57 | 5/24/22 | |
How to Avoid Burnout as a Busy Mom - With Kelly Jo Wilson
Do you struggle with burnout? Do you feel like you can’t give one more ounce of yourself to your family? In today’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos, we discuss a solution to motherhood burnout… and it’s not another day at the nail salon. Welcome to episode 47 of Redeeming the Chaos. I’m your host, Laurie […] The post How to Avoid Burnout as a Busy Mom – With Kelly Jo Wilson – RTC 47 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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25:15 | 5/17/22 | |
Comparing Your Kids - Interview with Amanda Trumpower
Do you struggle with comparing your kids? Listen to my interview with Amanda Trumpower. Do you struggle with comparing your kids to each other? Do you ever feel guilty for loving one of your children more than another? My guest and I will discuss these topics and more on today’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos. […] The post Help! I Can’t Stop Comparing my Kids — with Amanda Trumpower – RTC 46 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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31:29 | 5/3/22 | |
Let Boys Be Boys -- with Mark Hancock
The post Let Boys Be Boys — with Mark Hancock – RTC 45 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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36:40 | 4/22/22 | |
Family Devotions for Easter – RTC 44
WELCOME TO EPISODE 44 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS. PREPARE YOUR HEARTS FOR EASTER Did you ever think about the fact that we spend a whole month getting ready for Christmas, but Easter often seems to sneak up on us? Well, not this year! Easter is April 17th this year and I have a special resource […] The post Family Devotions for Easter – RTC 44 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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11:45 | 3/23/22 | |
Bible Stories and Devotionals for Boys – Giveaway 2022 – RTC 43
It’s giveaway time! Enter to win this collection of 8 Bible stories and devotionals for boys! Giveaway ends March 24, 2022. Learn more about the books in the giveaway. (Affiliate links below). Bible Stories & Devotionals for Boys, ages 8-12 The post Bible Stories and Devotionals for Boys – Giveaway 2022 – RTC 43 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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12:10 | 3/14/22 | |
When Your Son Wanders – with Sharon Norris Elliott – RTC 42
What do you do when your son wanders away? Single parenting, racial biases, boys who wander away, and God’s faithfulness through it all. These are just a few of the topics I discuss with our guest on the show today. WELCOME TO EPISODE 42 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS. I’m your host, Laurie Christine. This is […] The post When Your Son Wanders – with Sharon Norris Elliott – RTC 42 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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28:45 | 3/3/22 | |
Where do you find your identity?
Where do you find your identity? Does your value as a person depend on the behavior of your kids or the cleanliness of your house? That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s show. WELCOME TO EPISODE 41 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS. I’m your host, Laurie Christine. This is the podcast for moms who […] The post Where Do You Find Your Identity? with Mindy Kiker – RTC 41 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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16:43 | 2/24/22 | |
How Will Your Kids Remember You? – RTC 40
What do you hope your kids will remember about you when you’re gone? What type of mom do you want to be remembered for? What will your kids and grandkids say about you after you’re gone? That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s show. WELCOME TO EPISODE 40 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH […] The post How Will Your Kids Remember You? – RTC 40 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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09:38 | 2/19/22 | |
Trusting God Through the Pain of Parenting With Misty Phillip
No one is immune to pain. And being a mom brings a unique set of struggles and pain into our lives. But what do we do with this pain? How do we handle difficult circumstances? Can God redeem the pain in our hearts? We have a guest on the show today who is going to […] The post Trusting God Through the Pain of Parenting – With Misty Phillip – RTC 39 appeared first on Laurie Christine.
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27:56 | 1/28/22 |