Podcasts by The Monica Swanson Podcast
Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom and Raising Amazing , and blogger at monicaswanson.com, shares encouragement and inspiration for raising amazing kids and building strong families. Monica shares practical advice and biblical wisdom through honest conversations, interviews with experts, and light-hearted humor.
The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Ep 44. Protecting Young Minds, Online. With Kristen Jenson from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.235781
If you only listen to one episode of the Boy Mom Podcast, I hope it is this one! Kristen Jenson, author of the best-selling book, Good Pictures Bad Pictures, is with me to talk about the import...
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Ep 45. Moms Need to Find what Fuels their Souls. With Stefanie Gass from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.196992
In this episode we are talking about finding that thing...or those things, that "fuel our souls"...The hobbies, passions, work or play that light us up and keep us going when the days ar...
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Ep 46_ An Invitation to STAY (especially now) with Anjuli Paschall from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.194542
Today's episode is especially timely in light of so much unrest in the world due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Anjuli Paschall (Pastor's wife and mom to 5, as well as the founder of the ...
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Ep. 47_ Gap Year, SATs, and the Journey to College, with my son, Jonah from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.191477
My son Jonah has worked incredibly hard to pursue his college dream. In today's episode Jonah shares what he did as a high school student to put himself in the best situation possible to ge...
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Ep. 48 You Have What it Takes to Homeschool, with September McCarthy from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.188469
September McCarthy, homeschool Mom to 10 kids (yes, 10!) joins me to share from her wisdom and experience. September has a huge heart for family, and she is such an encouragement to me as a hom...
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Ep. 49 How Jesus Changed my Sons'Lives from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.185404
My sons Josiah (20) and Luke (16) join me for this special Easter episode. When kids are raised in a Christian home, sometimes they hesitate to share their personal testimonies. They might fee...
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Ep. 50: A Healthy Marriage that Blesses your Sons. With Ashley Willis from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.182827
Marriage is an awesome gift from God, but it can also be really challenging. When we are in the thick of raising kids, marriage can feel even more stressful. Today's guest, Ashley Willis u...
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Ep. 51. Your Family Was Made to Move Mountains, with Kristen Welch from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.179895
I'm so happy to have Kristen Welch on with me to talk about her experience going from being a mom-blogger, to a world changer. After a 2010 trip to Kenya with Compassion International, Kris...
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Ep. 52. Q&A: Quarantined Boys, Why We Homeschool, about Video Games (Luke answers) and MORE! from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.177047
This episode just scratches the surface on so many questions I've been saving...Let me know if you love it, and we'll do more of these! Today I tackle the story of how our family starte...
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Ep. 53. Happy Mothers'Day: A reading, an announcement and a GIVEAWAY! from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.174502
Hey Friends! Happy Mother's Day week! This week I am sharing a short reading from one of my favorite chapters of Boy Mom (I might cry a little, oops) and some reminders to help you savor t...
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Ep. 54: 27 Tips for Finishing the School Year STRONG {with Robert Bortins} from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.171430
For every weary mom (and student) out there, this list of 27 ways to finish the school year strong will be a huge encouragement. Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, joins us to chee...
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Ep 55: Encouragement for"Solo-parenting"boys, with Jen McDonald, Military Spouse from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.168512
Jen McDonald, author, host of Milspousematters podcast and super encourager to all women (especially military spouses and anyone doing the hard work of parenting mostly on their own) joins me fo...
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Ep. 56. Supporting our Friends who have Kids with Special Needs. With Sandra Peoples from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.165498
This episode is for anyone who either has a child with special needs, or knows someone who does. (pretty sure that is everyone!) This topic was born out of my own desire to be a better friend; t...
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Ep. 57. Facing Seasons of Anxiety, with Ruth Schwenk from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.162849
Ruth Schwenk has walked through seasons of anxiety as she went through multiple miscarriages and her husband's cancer diagnoses. But she has also learned that sometimes anxiety comes throug...
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Ep. 58. Thunderstorm Artis, on NBC's The Voice, and What He Learned from His Parents from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.159315
This episode is a dream come true for me. Thunderstorm Artis has been a favorite young man of mine for years; ever since he brought my sons on board with him to lead worship for our local churc...
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EP. 59 Motivating Boys to Read and Write with Andrew Pudewa from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.155464
Andrew Pudewa is the Director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), and my boys have used his curriculum for over 10 years. We are huge fans of Andrew's fun teaching style, quir...
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Ep. 60 Favorite Books for Boys with Wendy Speake from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.151455
Join Wendy Speake and I as we chat over our favorite books for boys of all ages. This is a conversation we've wanted to have for a long time, and I hope it offers you some new inspiration f...
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Ep. 61: Skincare! From Acne to Aging, with Dermatologist, Heidi Foster from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.148002
This episode is such a treat! My friend, a mom to six, and dermatologist joins me to talk about all things skin care! Heidi shares her best advice for adolescent skin, sunscreen, acne...
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Ep. 62: Bethany Hamilton, on Life with her Preschool Boys. from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.144665
I'm so excited to share this super fun conversation with Bethany Hamilton with you! Bethany has been one of our family's greatest inspirations. After losing her arm to a shark attack a...
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Ep. 63: Two Big Announcements! And a chat about our Youth Culture Today. With my Son, Jonah. from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.141185
My son Jonah is back with me to help me celebrate the announcement of my BRAND NEW CHARACTER TRAINING COURSE (doors to the Beta Group open July 15th!) and to share his own announcement that he i...
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Ep. 64 Let them be Kids! Celebrating the Elementary years, with Jessica Smartt from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.137786
Jessica Smartt, author, speaker, and mom to 3 elementary-age kids (2 boys, 1 girl) joins us today to talk about the joys and challenges of raising elementary-age boys. Jessica's new book, Le...
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Ep. 65: Homeschool Made Simple, with Jenn Bryant from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.100999
This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of a homeschooling your kids (whether you're already homeschooling or just thinking about it!) My friend Jenn Bryant joins me, as ...
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Ep 66: The gift of Imagination, with my son, Josiah. from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.096702
It is such an honor to share this episode with all of you! My first-born son, Josiah, joins me to celebrate the one-year birthday of the release of my book, Boy Mom, for one of my favorite inte...
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Ep. 67 Talking Middle School Boys!! With Maggie John from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.090817
If you've been around my site for long, you know I'm a big fan of boys in the sweet, awkward, hilarious middle school years! As we continue on in this series celebrating all of the ...
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Ep. 68 Navigating the News with Your Kids {with World Watch} from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.085532
In light of so many difficult and controversial news stories in 2020, I think you'll find this episode incredibly encouraging. Nick Eicher and Brian Basham join me to talk about helping our...
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Ep. 69: Intentional Parenting in The Teenage Years {with Krista Gilbert} from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.080357
Word on the street is that all the fun of raising boys ends when they become teenagers...that boys will pull away from their parents...rebel..experiment, and on and on. But does it have to be t...
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Ep. 70. A Refreshing Approach to School, Family, and Life. With Corinne Gold from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.075479
This episode is a big breath of fresh air for all...of...us. Whether you have boys or girls, whether you homeschool, distance school, (or aren't sure what you're doing for school! 😊) Ju...
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Ep. 71 : Parenting Boys into their College/Life Launch, with Gwen Smith from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.070554
This is the final episode in our summer series exploring The Joys and Challenges of Every Stage of Raising our Sons. And this is one of my very favorite stages to talk about (maybe bec...
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Ep. 72: Help for When Kids Worry, with Sissy Goff from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.064841
If you have a child who worries a lot, the season we are in is likely especially stressful. After hearing from many of you who have an anxious child, I knew just who I wanted to bring on to help...
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Ep. 73: Parenting Wisdom from 7 Inspiring Interviews from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.059600
I'm so excited to share sneak peeks from 7 interviews which are part of the brand new Character Training Course which will be launching on Sept. 28th! 😁 I think you'll be encouraged a...
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Ep. 74: A Father's Role in Character Training, with my husband, Dave. from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.054582
Dad's are hugely important in the character development of their kids. My husband joins me to talk about some of the most important things a dad can do to be intentional about his kids' ...
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Ep 75: Moms Standing Strong, with Alli Worthington from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.049700
Alli Worthington, author, speaker, business coach, and BOY MOM to five sons (!!) joins us today with an encouraging and empowering message for all moms. Just listening to Alli speak made me feel...
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Ep 76: The Gift of Adoption, and Pro-Life Kids. With Bethany Bomberger from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.045366
Bethany and Ryan Bomberger have been a great inspiration to my family. Today, Bethany shares her family's story, and what led she and her husband to start the Radiance Foundatio...
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Ep. 77: Q&A Birthday Edition {Luke Swanson interviewing his Mom} from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.039860
To celebrate my upcoming (significant 😯 ) birthday 😉, this week my son Luke takes the role of interviewer, firing me a list of questions sent in by listeners. Some ...
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Ep. 78: 4 Emotional Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach. With David Thomas from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.034106
David Thomas, counselor, speaker and author (not to mention dad to one daughter and twin sons!) joins us for the first of a two-part conversation about milestones our sons need to reach. ...
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Ep. 79: Where do You Run on Your Hardest BOYMOM Days? With Wendy Speake from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.020378
Wendy Speake’s new book, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, is an invitation to exchange your online distractions for real-life devotion. Today, Wendy joins u...
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Ep. 80: 4 Social Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach with David Thomas from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.014330
David Thomas joins us again for part 2 of our conversation drawing from his book, “Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach.” In Ep...
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Ep. 81: Raising Siblings to be Strong Together, and Strong Individuals. With Amy Carney from 2023-12-12T18:04:40.008166
My guest today is Amy Carney - author ("Parent on Purpose"- an excellent book) speaker, content creator, product maker, and Mom to five. Amy knows a thing or two about sibling rela...
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Ep. 82: Getting Practical about Gratitude in Your Home with Krista Gilbert from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.994869
Krista Gilbert, author of Reclaiming Home, joins me for a practical and inspiring conversation about gratitude. Krista and I share ways we can teach our kids to be gratefu...
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Ep. 83: (Not Your Typical Gift Guide) with Kate Merrick from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.985958
Kate Merrick and I wanted to share a chat about gifts in the holiday season. Because, as Kate said, "There are a lot of gift guides out there, but not a lot of guidance on gifts."...
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Ep. 84: Practical Tips for a Tech-Smart Holiday with Your Kids from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.971219
Over the past years, I have heard from countless families about their greatest challenges in parenting during the holidays. One thing I hear every year is the frustration of kids being on screen...
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Ep. 85: Loving Your Actual Christmas, with Alexandra Kuykendall from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.964225
Alexandra Kuykendall joins us today with such a refreshing, endearing message about Loving Your Actual Christmas. Drawing from her book (by that name,) Alex reminds us that Christ did not...
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Ep. 86: Christmas Memories and Traditions with the Swanson Boys from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.957658
Merry Christmas!! In today's short episode Josiah and Luke join me to talk story (as we say in Hawaii) about Christmas memories and traditions. We talk Christmas music, (look for this year...
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Ep. 87: Daily Habits to Help Families WIN every Day - with Mark Batterson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.951350
Prominent Pastor and New York Times best-selling author, Mark Batterson joins us for such an inspiring interview to prepare us all for the new year. I love talking about positive habits, goal-se...
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Ep. 88: The God Contest, with Carl Laferton from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.944825
Carl Laferton, best-selling author of The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross, joins us today to talk about his brand-new book, The God Contest. I have such passion for this topic because ...
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Ep. 89: Reading and Understanding the Bible with the Bible Recap {with Tara Leigh Cobble} from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.938626
I am over-the-moon excited to share this interview with the author of the resource I have always dreamed of, but now hold in my hands…(happy tears!) The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Re...
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Ep. 90: Let’s Talk Firstborns! With my son, Josiah {Part 1 in my Birth Order Series -} from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.933398
This is the first in a short series looking at how birth order affects our sons. I love to study personalities, love languages, birth order, and anything else that can help us better unde...
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Ep. 91: Let’s Talk Middle Children! With my son, Jonah {Part II in my Birth Order Series} from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.928627
This is the 2nd in a series looking at how birth order affects our sons. You’ve probably heard the term, “Middle Child Syndrome”, and if you have a middle child you will probably agree th...
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Ep. 92: Let’s Talk about the Baby of the Family! With my sons, Luke and Levi {Part 3 of my Birth Order Series} from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.923851
I love talking about birth order, and today’s episode had me smiling and laughing throughout. Youngest kids are known for some unique character qualities – from being the comedians...
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Ep.93: Kids, Character, and their Future Success, with Dennis Trittin from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.920132
We all want our kids to have good character, but we don’t always consider how crucial character is to our kids’ future success. In today’s interview, former multi-billion-dollar investmen...
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Ep. 94: Every Boy is Unique! Personality types and more with Heather MacFadyen from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.916533
After such great feedback on the recent mini-series on Birth Order (Episodes, 90, 91, and 92) I wanted to continue the conversation about all of the things that make our boys unique. So, I...
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Ep. 95: Taming Your Child’s Tongue, with Ginger Hubbard from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.912898
Ginger Hubbard is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker, and her books, “Don’t Make me Count to Three” and “I Can’t Believe You Just Said That!” shaped my early parenting years. ...
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Ep. 96: Disrespectful Kids, Body Talk, Gardening and More: Q and A with Dave and Monica from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.909387
I'm excited to kick off quarterly Q and A episodes this week, and I'm especially excited to have my husband, Dave, join me for this one! It's a casual chat covering all kinds of thi...
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Ep.97: Raising Kids to be Strong and Kind, with Korie Robertson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.905817
If you have followed the Robertson family since Duck Dynasty became a major hit, you might have wondered, “How did they do it?” - How have they raised such amazing children and stayed so c...
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Ep.98: Raising Differently Wired Boys to be Emotionally Intelligent and Resilient from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.899943
This episode is for every mom who wants to raise her son to be emotionally intelligent and resilient…boys who are strong and empathetic, who are self-awa...
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Ep. 99: Bible Devotions for Boys of all Ages, With Christie Thomas from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.893661
Recently I did some Instagram stories talking about Bible Devotions and I had a lot of people ask me to share recommendations for boys’ devotionals.
I put toge...
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Ep. 99.5: Holy Week Check-in and Poem with my son, Josiah from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.887804
I decided to delay on sharing Episode #100 because that is going to be a big party-of-an-episode, with giveaways, clips from the most popular episodes, maybe some dancing and 🎉 confetti. ...
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Ep. 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Show Highlights and Giveaways from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.880411
I am so grateful to all of you who have listened to The Boy Mom podcast, spread the word about it, and helped make this community so special.
In today’s show, we look back over the last 9...
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Ep. 101: Wake Up Calls, Knowing Our Identity, and Love-Centered Parenting, with Crystal Paine from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.867008
After a frightening wake-up call with one of her children, Crystal Paine began to explore where things went wrong and how she might fix it. When a therapist suggested she take a different appro...
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Ep. 102: Unexpected Heartbreak, Ambiguous Loss, and Trusting God for Hope, with Pat and Tammy McLeod from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.862065
After their teenage son’s traumatic brain injury from a hard hit in a football scrimmage, Pat and Tammy McLeod’s world turned upside down. In this powerful interview, they share about the months...
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Ep. 103: Mother’s Day Starts Now! Join the Celebration... from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.857970
This episode is all about celebrating you, Moms. I wanted to kick off Mother's Day a bit early this year because history has proven (to me, at least) that a holiday like this comes and goes ...
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Ep. 104: 5 Ways to Avoid Mothers’ Day Disappointment from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.852630
There is no doubt, Mothers’Day can be a mixed bag...While we often go into the holiday thinking we have low expectations, part way through the day we often realize that we had really just st...
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Ep. 105: Create Family Adventures - Around the World or Around Your Table with Liz Yeboah from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.847874
When I met Liz Yeboah through a homeschool roundup on Instagram, I immediately became a fan of her and her intentional family life! Though the Yeboahs live in England, they have created a cultur...
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Ep. 106: Help for Destructive Mommy Anger, with Natalie Hixson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.841165
Whether or not you’ve ever had anger issues before, Motherhood seems to reveal our hidden anger issues. While anger is a normal emotion, it can be handled in negative and destructive ways which ...
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Ep. 107: Timeless Parenting Wisdom, with Chrys Howard from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.835799
My recent interview with Korie Robertson on the Boy Mom Podcast was a favorite episode for a lot of listeners! Now today, Korie’s own mom, (also seen on Duck Dynasty!) Chrys Howard joins us to s...
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Ep. 108: Where the Magic Happens {2 year Podcast Birthday+Character Course Doors open!} from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.831541
This week we celebrate two years of the Boy Mom Podcast!
Even more, this week the doors to the Character Training Course are open – for a (first-ever!) SUMMER SALE!
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Ep 109: Lots of Q&A, with my son, Jonah from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.824913
It is so much fun to have my son, Jonah, home from college and here to co-host this all Q & A episode!
I've been saving questions for some time now, and I've still only scratc...
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Ep. 110: Empowering Kids to Make Good Choices Online, with Kristen Jenson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.818623
This episode kicks of my summer series talking about boys and technology. I want to come at this topic from many angles, and today’s conversation is foundational. Kristen Jenson, author...
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Ep. 111: What Most Parents Don’t Know about Internet Filters, with Sean Clifford from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.812569
If your kids are on devices of any kind, then this is one episode you do not want to miss! We continue our summer mini-series, “Boys and Technology”, with a chat that had me on the edg...
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Ep. 112: Everything You Need to Navigate Video Games with Your Kids, with Liz Busby from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.806579
I am beyond thrilled to finally have some answers for everyone who asks me about kids and video games! Liz Busby, a researcher and writer for the Protect Young Minds website, dedicated mom to fo...
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Ep. 113: Treading Boldly through a Pornographic World, with Daniel Weiss and Joshua Glaser from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.801645
Friends this is such an important podcast episode! As we are wrapping up my summer mini-series on Boys and Technology, today we dive into the most concerning issue related to boys and devices: ...
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Ep. 114: The Most Important Thing a Parent Can Do. With Brooke McGlothlin from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.797186
Brooke McGlothlin has become one of our favorite resources for all things praying for your kids. Her interviews in episodes 27 and 42 were some of the most listened to here on the Boy Mom Podca...
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Ep. 115: How we Can Live Freely and Lightly, with Emily Lex from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.791848
Emily Lex – watercolor artist and popular blogger, joins me today for a candid conversation about her journey from insecurity and anxiety, to quiet confidence and peace. Facing many of the emot...
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Ep. 116: Equipping Your Kids to Understand and Defend their Faith, with Natasha Crain from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.786490
Research suggests that at least 60% of kids who grow up in a Christian home walk away from Christianity by their early twenties, largely in response to the intellectual challenges to their faith...
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Ep. 117: What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.781118
7 years ago I wrote a blog post that was read by nearly 2 million people in 2 weeks. (that was a huge surprise!!) That blog post led to many opportunities, including the chance for me to publis...
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Ep. 118: Growing Slow, with Jennifer Dukes Lee from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.775840
In a culture that embraces hurry, and “busy” is the norm, today’s episode with Jennifer Dukes Lee invites us an alternative…one of strategically “growing slow.” Jennifer discovered these lesson...
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Ep. 119: Don’t Miss Out! With Jeannie Cunnion from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.769602
Mom to five boys, Jeannie Cunnion has written two parenting books which very well may be on your shelf. ;) Recently, Jeannie narrowed in on the greatest parenting tool she has discovered: The po...
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Ep. 120: Helping Kids Recognize God's Truth from the Enemy's Lies. from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.764222
What our kids believe will create a roadmap for the choices they will make for the rest of their lives. Teaching kids to discern God's voice from the enemy's lies is one of the greatest ...
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Ep. 121: Q and A with my College Boys! from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.758077
Sharing a fun chat with Josiah (22) and Jonah (20) who are answering questions listeners have sent in. In this interview we cover their relationship as siblings (“Did you always like each other?...
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Ep. 122: How to Declutter Like a Mother, with Allie Casazza from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.753151
Allie Casazza is on a mission to eradicate the "hot mess mom" stereotype by empowering other women. Today she joins me to talk about her proven, family-oriented approach to minimalism. ...
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Ep. 123: Helping Teens Navigate Social Media with Integrity from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.748431
There is no doubt, parenting in the age of social media can be tricky. Whether or not your kids are currently using social media, it is never too early to start thinking about how you might coac...
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Ep. 124: The Hard Good, with Lisa Whittle from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.742862
Life is full of hard things, we all know that. But how we choose to see those hard things – our perspective on all that life gives us -- can make a radical difference in how we come through our ...
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Ep. 125: The 4-Hour School Day, with Durenda Wilson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.737064
We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments as well as more recent inconsistencies in schools due to the pandemic have left parents uncertain about tradi...
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Ep. 126: Raising Jesus Followers, with Rachel-Ruth-Lotz-Wright from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.731717
Billy Graham was one of (if not the) most impactful evangelists of all time, and now we get to hear from his daughter and granddaughter as they share stories from their family legacy. ...
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Ep. 127: Simplifying Family Life with 3 Key Routines, with Toni-Ann Mayembe from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.726641
Whether you work outside the home or not, moms have a way of filling their days and then some...The overwhelm of rushed mornings, exhausting evenings, or the dreaded #mondaymorning are so very ...
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Ep. 128: God has Good Plans for You, with Megan Fate Marshman from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.721399
When life is difficult, it can be hard to believe that God is for you – that He is truly working all things together for your good. If you have ever wrestled with these thoughts, then this inter...
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Ep. 129: Inspiring Boys to “Run Toward the Roar” with Levi Lusko from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.716243
Levi Lusko, Pastor, best-selling author, husband, and Dad -- joins us to chat about his heart for tackling real issues kids face with compassion, grace, and biblical authenticity. Pastor Levi’s...
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Ep. 130: “When You Don’t Feel Good about the Girl Your Son is Dating” with Kari Kampakis from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.709875
Today I am excited to share a “guest podcast” from Kari Kampakis, host of the Girl Mom Podcast. In this episode Kari shares some helpful perspectives to keep in mind if your son is dating someon...
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Ep. 131: God Made YOU to be YOU, with Jamie Ivey from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.703642
Jamie Ivey, popular podcast host and author, joins us today to talk about helping our kids discover and enjoy their God-given identity. Jamie and I talk about the story behind her book for women...
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Ep. 132: Gratitude Training, with Kristen Welch from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.697606
Entitlement has become an epidemic among our kids. We are raising children in a quick-fix society, where everything they want seems to be available at the touch of a button (or a holler out to A...
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Ep. 133: Happy Thanksgiving with the Swanson Boys from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.691771
I love sharing my sons with all of you, and this week my two youngest – Luke, 17, and Levi, 11, are with me to answer some listener questions and share some Thanksgiving holiday cheer. The boys...
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Ep. 134: Simplifying Christmas, with Tama Fortner from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.685725
Yay! We made it to December, and I am so excited for the Christmas season ahead! Today’s guest, Tama Fortner is helping us simplify Christmas, reclaim peace, and ENJOY all the best parts of Chr...
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Ep. 135: Finding Wonder in every Season, with Singer-Songwriter, JJ Heller from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.679741
When I first listened to JJ Heller’s song, “A Hand to Hold”, I had to pause the music and get tissues! JJ’s music captures the wonder of childhood and the love between parents and children in s...
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Ep. 136: Help and Hope for Grief during the Holidays, with Marci Pecora from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.673116
I am so grateful to introduce you to my friend, Marci Pecora. Marci is a licensed marriage and family therapist, well-acquinted with grief. After a nearly 5-year battle with cancer, Marci’s hus...
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Ep. 137: A Prayer for the week of Christmas from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.665321
Merry Christmas everyone…or as we say around here: Mele Kalikimaka! In this week’s episode I am checking in briefly to say hello and to read a special prayer from the Every Moment Holy book of p...
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Ep. 138: Building Family Culture and Habits for the Best New Year, with Kimberly Amici from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.658955
Kimberly Amici is a Family Culture Coach and the host of the Build Your Best Family Podcast. She is passionate about relationships and family life. Today Kimberly shares some ways we might shi...
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Ep. 139: 30 Days to Make or Break any Habit, with Mark Batterson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.654276
As we kick off 2022, Mark Batterson offers us practical ways to make habits, break habits, and get serious about reaching our dreams. Mark says that “Destiny is not a mystery…Destiny is daily ha...
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Ep. 140: Moms, we Need Each other! With Heather MacFadyen from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.648116
There is so much pressure on moms to do everything right, and asking for help along the way often feels like defeat. Heather MacFadyen, host of the popular “Don’t Mom Alone” podcast, joins us t...
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Ep. 141: Finding Goodness Right Where You Are, with Alexandra Kuykendall from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.642837
While the past few years have put a spotlight on the divisive, contentious, darkness of our world, it is good to remember that God has not changed. And, His goodness and light are still there. ...
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Ep. 142: 4 Building Blocks of a Healthy Relationship with Your Son from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.637596
This is the first of a new monthly feature I plan to do covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 2: A ...
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Ep. 143: Redeeming Your Time, with Jordan Raynor from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.631665
If you're starting off the new year feeling just as hurried and hectic as you ended last year. (um, 🙋🏼♀️) then this episode is for you and me both.
Today we get to talk to Jordan R...
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Ep. 144: Intimacy in Marriage, with Debra Fileta from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.625741
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better time to have a counselor, relationship expert, and author of “Married Sex” join us to talk about the importance of intimacy in marriage...
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Ep. 145: What parents should know about adolescent substance abuse, with Richard Capriola from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.619165
Parenting a child through substance abuse is one of the most difficult experiences imaginable; something none of us could have fathomed when our kids were young. Yet the statistics on teens and ...
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Ep. 146: Raising Boys with Boundaries and Freedoms from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.613684
This is the second part of my new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 3 -- ...
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Ep. 147: Habits of the Household, with Justin Whitmel Earley from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.608542
We all have habits that fill our parenting, but are they the ones we choose? Justin Whitmel Earley says that “Our routines become who we are, good or bad, and over time they become the story and...
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Ep. 148: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness, with Bonnie Gray from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.602195
Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray has a story that will capture your attention and win your heart. I...
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Ep. 149: Let’s Talk About Youth Sports, with Carla Hanes from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.596185
Do you love youth sports, or dread them? Are you an enthusiastic fan, or would you rather avoid every gym, field, and court possible? Do you get excited to see your kids growing in strength and ...
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Ep. 150: Foster the Family, with Jamie Finn from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.586942
Whether or not you've ever considered being a foster family, this conversation with Jamie Finn will inspire you. Her heart for children and family is contagious and her message is for all o...
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Ep. 151: Raising Boys to Know and Love God from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.581264
This is the third part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapte...
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Ep. 152: Raising Kids to be Strong and Kind, with Korie Robertson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.577187
I am so excited to be bringing back the most-downloaded episode of 2021 this week! I loved this chat with Duck Dynasty star, Korie Robertson, who has raised a number of amazing kids (her daught...
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Ep. 153: An Easter/Anniversary Chat with Monica and Dave from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.572201
Hey Friends! Happy Holy Week! This week I have my husband, Dr. Dave, with me to celebrate our 26th anniversary, answer some questions, chat about parenting and marriage, and offer some Easter re...
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Ep. 154: The Unexpected Journey of Raising a Son with Autism from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.566565
Today’s guest, Kate Swenson, shares her honest, difficult, but inspiring journey of raising a son with severe autism. We can learn a lot about autism through her story, and I think we can all re...
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Ep. 155: Helping Your Son Develop a Secure Identity from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.560033
This is the fourth part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapter 5, “Secure Fou...
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Ep. 156: Sis, Take a Breath this Mothers’ Day, with Kirsten Watson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.553324
I’m so excited to share this special Mothers’ Day episode with Kirsten Watson! As a mom to seven kids, wife to NFL veteran - Benjamin Watson, and cohost of a popular podcast, Kirsten Watson know...
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Ep. 157: What if it’s Wonderful? With Nicole Zasowski from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.547951
Are you quick to celebrate the big and small things in life? Or do you hesitate – feeling like celebration must be earned, or like the minute you celebrate, things might take a turn for the wors...
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Ep. 158: You are More than a Mom, with Kari Kampakis from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.543400
What if taking care of yourself was the first step to helping your family thrive? I’m sure you would agree that in the crazy season of motherhood, it is easy to lose a sense of your self and you...
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Ep. 159: Raising Boys of Character from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.538166
This is the fifth part of my new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 6 – ...
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Ep. 160: Helping Your Kids Know and Love the Word of God, with Hunter Beless from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.533225
Hunter Beless, host of the Journeywomen Podcast, Mom to four (#4 is coming later this year!) and author of the new kids’ book, Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it! Joins us with the most encouragin...
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Ep. 161: Choosing our (Parenting) Words Well from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.527883
Wendy Speake, long-time friend of the Podcast, (she’s my most frequent, and probably most-requested guest!) is back with us for another great Mom-to-Mom chat this week. Wendy and I are talking ...
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Ep. 162: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, with David Thomas from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.522847
When it comes to understanding boys, David Thomas is someone I have learned so much from. With over 25 years of counseling experience, and having co-authored multiple books, David has a heart fo...
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Ep. 163: The Resilience We Need Now, with John Eldredge from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.518267
I am so excited to share this conversation with John Eldredge, who I’ve been a fan of since reading his book, Wild at Heart, so many years ago. John’s wisdom and depth of insight have inspired p...
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Ep. 164: Influences, Role Models, Lonely Seasons. Helping our Sons Navigate Well from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.512909
This is the sixth part of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 7 – ...
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Ep. 165: Hope for the Mom at the End of her Rope, with Stacey Thacker from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.508005
At some point in parenting, I think we all feel weary, worn out, and yes…at the end of our rope! (Some of us have felt that way for very long seasons!) Ten years ago Stacey Thacker and Brooke M...
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Ep. 166: The Journey to being World Jr. Champ, with Luke Swanson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.502686
My third son Luke (18) joins us today to talk about his journey from being a little boy on a surfboard with his dad, to recently winning the Jr. World Championships of surfing in El Salvador! Lu...
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Ep. 167: Raising Tiny Theologians, with Amy Gannett from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.497635
Amy Gannett of Tiny Theologians has inspired me with her incredible knowledge of Scriptures and her heart to bring up children who know and love God’s Word. Many people have ideas about who God...
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Ep. 168: Wisdom for Raising Boys in a Screen-Saturated World from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.492553
This is the seventh part of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from <...
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Ep. 169: Raising Young Creators, with Jordan Raynor from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.487285
Jordan Raynor has always been passionate about creativity and productivity, and he's written a number of best-selling books on these topics. In his new book, The Creator in You, Jor...
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Ep. 170: College Readiness, for Moms and Sons. With Jonah Swanson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.482031
My 2nd son Jonah, (21) joins us to chat about his first two years of college, and the years leading up to that. From being homeschooled, to taking a gap year, to navigating friend groups, spirit...
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Ep. 171: 4 Emotional Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach. With David Thomas from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.476844
This week and next I am sharing listener favorite-conversations with David Thomas which first aired nearly two years ago. David is a counselor at Daystar Counseling Center in Nashville, TN., and...
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Ep. 172: 4 Social Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach. With David Thomas from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.471853
This is part II of a listener-favorite conversation with David Thomas which first aired nearly two years ago! In these episodes we are drawing from a book that David co-authored: “Are Your Kids ...
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Ep. 173: Inspiring Kids to Learn and Discover their Passions from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.467125
This is #8 of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 9 – Inspiring Yo...
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Ep. 174: Raising Kids without the (Emotional) Baggage from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.462481
None of us want to imagine our kids carrying emotional baggage into adulthood, but…it happens. 😢 Wounds from people and experiences, from their own mistakes, (and sometimes even their own paren...
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Ep. 175: Growing up to Love God and His Word, with Josiah Swanson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.457902
I hear from a lot of parents who want to raise their kids to know and love God’s Word but are afraid of pushing too hard, or worried their kids might rebel against church and faith. My oldest so...
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Ep. 176. Navigating Video Games with Your Kids from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.452951
This week I am bringing back an episode from the past on a topic that is on a lot of parents' minds. I get asked about kids and video games, a lot, and have never felt qualified to ...
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Ep. 177: Raising (Physically) Healthy Boys, with Monica from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.447010
This is the ninth part of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 10 –...
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Ep. 178: Take Back Your Joy, with Nicole Jacobsmeyer from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.442188
Life can be incredibly challenging, and pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. (I wish they were not.) We will all face difficult times, and when you are a parent, the way you re...
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Ep. 179 Big announcements+Parenting Q&A! from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.436868
This is an episode I have been so excited to share! I begin with a few announcements, one of which is about a big decision I am asking for your help with (see link to a short survey in show note...
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Ep. 180 Live Your Truth and Other Lies we Need to Prepare our Kids for, with Alisa Childers from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.431217
“Live your truth,” “Follow your heart”, “God wants you to be happy”…the list goes on of popular cultural messages that sound so good…but do not line up with Scripture. As harmless as these memes...
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Ep. 181: Give Your Son an Emotionally Healthy Foundation from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.425919
This is the 10th part of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter...
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Ep. 182: Preparing for a Grace-Filled Holiday Season, with Lana Stenner from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.420568
This week's guest ushers us into the holidays with wisdom, grace, and laughter.
Grab a cup of coffee and join Lana Stenner and I for a fun chat about raising goats...
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Ep. 183: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes with Lysa Terkeurst from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.415201
Come join this conversation about setting healthy boundaries, which seems especially timely as we head into the holiday season. Boundaries can be challenging – in marriage, in family, work...
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Ep. 184: Holidays with Boys, and More - with Ruth Chou Simons from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.409814
If you're like me, you always intend to keep the holidays Christ-centered, but in reality it isn't easy. In the busyness of the holidays, we often finish the Christmas season feeli...
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Ep. 185: Practicing Presence during the Holidays (and everyday) with Kate Merrick from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.405302
Today I am sharing a podcast episode that could transform your holiday season…maybe even your whole life. Seriously, that’s a big claim, but have a listen and I think you’ll agree — it’s ...
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Episode 186: Preparing our boys for dating and future relationships from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.400935
In this episode we are talking about how we can approach the topic of dating and relationships as our sons grow up. I talk about how we have handled things with our sons, focusing on Biblical va...
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Ep. 187: Tell Your Kids Your Story! with Asheritah Ciuciu from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.396021
I am so excited to share this special conversation with my (now, in-real-life) friend, Asheritah Ciuciu. Asheritah has been on the podcast before as we talked about her amazing Advent devotional...
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Ep. 188: Loving Your Actual Christmas, With Alexandra Kuykendall from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.389944
True confession: This is about the exact week when I typically find myself morphing from the happy, care-free, "I love Christmas everything!!!!" Mom, to the stressed out, feeling behind...
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Episode 189: A Merry Christmas catch-up with Luke and Levi from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.384585
Merry Christmas! Join Luke (18), Levi (12), and I for a Merry Christmas chat…and also catch up on Luke's world travels since he was last with us back in June.
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Episode 190: The Last Chapter of Boy Mom and the Last Episode of the Boy Mom Podcast! from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.378944
Welcome to the FINAL episode of the Boy Mom Podcast! Wait! Let me explain. Beginning next week (New Year's, 2023) this podcast will be called The Monica Swanson Podcast! ...
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Welcome to the Monica Swanson Podcast {Trailer!} from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.372886
A New Season with Monica!
Happy New Year and Welcome to the Monica Swanson podcast! For over 3.5 years I have been sharing episodes on the Boy Mom Podcas...
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It’s Time for Bible Believers to become Bible Readers, with Wendy Speake from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.366492
Happy New Year and Welcome to the Monica Swanson podcast! If you missed last week’s episode, I hope you can go back and have a listen (it’s SHORT!) In this new year I am rebranding the po...
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An Intentionally Amazing Year for Your Family, with Emily Ley from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.360894
If you want your family to have an amazing year ahead, this episode will give you some practical tools to help make that happen! Emily Ley -- owner of Simplified Planners, best-selling au...
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A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood, with Abbie Halberstadt. from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.354738
I am so excited to share this encouraging (and perhaps a bit convicting – in the best sort of way) – conversation with you! Abbie Halberstadt believes that Christ has so much more to offer you a...
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Helping Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues, with Jessica Peck from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.348474
Teens today are growing up in a confusing world, and they are facing things we couldn’t have imagined when we were young. From mental health issues, to the internet (cyberbullying, access... Listen
How to Anchor Kids in Truth on Cultural Issues, with Sean McDowell from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.342786
Sean McDowell is an author, speaker, seminary professor, and father to teenagers! He has a heart to educate and empower students to think Biblically, communicate effectively, and stan... Listen
Raising Amazing Kids with Korie Robertson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.336425
Korie Robertson, author of Strong and Kind, and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, joins us as we count down the final days to the release of my new book, Raising Amazing! Korie was so k... Listen
Luke Interviews the Authors! Raising Amazing Release Episode, with Luke, Dave, and Monica from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.330015
Today our son Luke, (19) takes the microphone and interviews his parents! Raising Amazing released on February 21st, and we are celebrating the release with a fun, but heart-felt con... Listen
The Adventure Your Kids Were Made For! With Greta Eskridge from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.325361
Today’s guest has inspired me from a distance for a long time. Greta Eskridge is a homeschool grad – and now homeschool Mom to 4, and she and I share a passion for offering our kids ... Listen
Becoming a Time-Saving Mom, with Crystal Paine from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.319897
Crystal Paine, known for years as “The Money-Saving Mom” knows a thing or two about balancing time. Balancing a busy career with raising six kids, and being a passionate advocate for ... Listen
Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World, with Arlene Pellicane from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.314952
If you are like 100% of the parents I know, 😉, your kids' relationship with screens causes you some amount of stress (and likely a good amount!) This is a difficult issue and one ...
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Kids, Character, and their Future Success, with Dennis Trittin. from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.309709
We all want our kids to have good character, but we don’t always consider how crucial character is to our kids’ future success. In today’s interview, former multi-billion-dollar inves...
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What I Want You to Know About Raising Amazing, with Monica from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.304313
Welcome to the FIRST episode of my new monthly podcast feature where I’ll be sharing highlights, nuggets, and free downloads and resources from my book, Raising Amazing: Bringing up Ki...
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Parenting Principles to Bring out the BEST in Your Kids, with Miles Mettler from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.298873
Family life is busy, and parenting can be downright overwhelming. Oh how we need the sound wisdom of successful parents who are a step ahead of us to encourage us along the way. Today&...
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How to Mind Your Mindset, with Megan Hyatt Miller from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.294188
If you feel stuck in just about any area of life -- from parenting, to business or finances, to your health, this interview may be just what you need! Today I am talking with Megan Hya...
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How to Teach Your Kids to Mind Their Mindset, with Megan Hyatt Miller from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.289547
Hopefully you caught last week’s episode where Megan Hyatt Miller gave us a little “Brain Science 101”. We talked about what it means to “Mind Your Mindset” (from her book with that t...
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How to be an All-In Parent: Raising Amazing Chapter 1 from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.284761
I am so excited to be diving into the new monthly podcast feature where I am sharing highlights from my book, Raising Amazing: Bringing up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Fam...
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Helping Your Child Prepare to Meet their Future Spouse, with Tricia Goyer from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.279814
Questions and Prayers to prepare kids’ hearts
Tricia Goyer, author of a lot of books :), and Mom to ten (!!) is with me today to talk about her new book (co-written ...
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What Moms Need Most (+Mother’s Day Giveaway) with Dear Mushka’s Katie Lewis! from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.275011
What do Moms' need most? Mother's Day flowers? Or chocolate? Or beautiful jewelry perhaps!?
Katie Lewis of the much-loved brand, Dear Mushka, is with us to t...
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What We Should Know (and teach our kids) about Children and Disabilities, with Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood. from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.270401
How understanding disabilities makes us better family, friends, and neighbors
This is such a special conversation and I hope you can listen and share it with all of ...
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Everything You Need for Great Summer Reading with Your Kids, with Sarah Mackenzie from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.265980
The benefits of reading aloud, audio books, and so many inspiring tips and lists for you this summer!
Sarah Mackenzie is with us today to talk about all things summe...
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How to Lead Your Family on an Intentional Trajectory: Raising Amazing Chapter 2 from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.261615
Join Monica for chapter Highlights and a free download!
I am so excited to be back with another monthly podcast covering highlights from my book, Raising Ama...
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Summer and Screentime! 7 Steps that Might Save Your Kids (and your sanity!) from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.251834
Technology does not have to steal your summer!
Every summer I hear from parents who are frustrated, trying to navigate screen time with their kids. How much is too ...
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Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, with Ashlee Gadd from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.246621
A lot of women trade in their personal passions and hobbies when motherhood takes over. Motherhood is so important and there is no doubt -- some seasons require just about all of us (r...
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Raising Prayerful Kids, with Steph Thurling from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.241700
Summer is a great time to help our kids develop spiritual habits that might stick with them through the year. But sometimes that is easier said than done, right? Steph Thurling, execut...
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Parentamorphosis!: Living an Amazing Life in Front of Your Kids from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.237236
I am so happy to be back with another monthly episode covering highlights from my book, Raising Amazing: Bringing up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes...
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Favorite Proverbs for Life, with Luke Swanson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.232227
Gather your kids and join Luke and I for part I of my summer Proverbs series!
The Book of Proverbs is packed full of wisdom and has incredibly practi...
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What Your Kids Should Know about the Book of Proverbs, with Jonah Swanson from 2023-12-12T18:04:39.227117
Gather your kids and join Jonah and I for part II of my summer Proverbs series!
The Book of Proverbs is packed full of wisdom and has incredibly practical help for all of the th...
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Ep. 43: Discovering the Gift of Lent as a Family. With Asheritah Ciuciu from 2020-02-25T05:13:20
In today's podcast episode we are talking about the 40 days leading up to Easter...The season we call Lent! Asheritah Ciuciu, the author of "Uncovering the Love of Jesus" -- a newly released Le...
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Ep 42. How to Fight for (not against) Your Son, With Brooke McGlothlin from 2020-02-18T04:43:14
If you have what Brooke McGlothlin refers to as a "hard to handle" son, this episode is for you! Brooke shares her story of feeling like she was always fighting against her 2 sons, when God lai...
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Ep. 41. Diets, Freedom, and Becoming a Naturally Skinny Mom. from 2020-02-11T06:59:59
Today's episode is an extension from my blog series: "What Moms Need Most" and this week's post: "Moms Need to Feel Good in their Skin." My friend, personal trainer, Cassie Phillips joins me ...
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Ep. 40: Nurturing Self Control in Boys. With Drew Dyck from 2020-02-03T20:03:31
In today's episode we get to hear from Drew Dyck, author of "Your Future Self Will Thank you: Secrets to Self Control from the Bible and Brain Science". When I read this book I immediately knew...
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Ep. 39: Talking to an Expert Girl Mom about Raising Boys Today, With Kari Kampakis from 2020-01-28T08:26:51
In today's episode Kari Kampakis, author and speaker (and soon-to-be "Girl Mom Podcaster"!) joins me to chat about raising boys today. We cover a lot of ground, like: What are her teenage girl...
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Ep. 38: "What Moms Need Most" Part I: Intentional Perspective from 2020-01-21T19:03:35
I'm really excited today, to be reading you the first blog post in my brand new "What Moms Need Most" series over at my blog. (monicaswanson.com.) This message is so much of my heart, and I hop...
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Unleash Your Kids' Genius! With Jean Harville from 2020-01-14T03:11:26
Today I have Jean Harville on the podcast with me. Jean has worked as a Reading Strategist for kids with learning challenges for many years. She also adopted and raised 2 kids from China. Now ...
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Happy New Year, and a Fun (Boy-Approved) Approach to Family Mission Statements from 2020-01-08T06:09:54
Aloha and Happy New Year! I'm stopping in to wish you all a happy 2020, and share some of the things I plan to do in the New Year -- both on the Podcast and over at my blog (Listen
Merry Christmas with Monica and her Boys from 2019-12-18T03:54:44
Monica's four sons join us today to celebrate the Christmas season. We are reflecting on Christmases past -- from favorite family traditions to favorite Christmas movies, cookies and more. We ...
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Ep. 34: Advent (and year-round) Family Devotions with Asheritah Ciuciu from 2019-12-10T07:20:54
In today's episode best-selling author, Asheritah Ciuciu joins us to talk about the Advent season and family devotions. Asheritah has written a number of books, including the Advent devotional,...
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Ep. 33 Making Family Memories this Christmas, with Jessica Smartt from 2019-12-03T02:12:20
Jessica Smartt, author of Memory Making Mom, joins us today to share some simple inspirations for making holidays memories to last a lifetime. Making memories doesn't have to mean more work or ...
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Ep. 32 Cultivating Gratitude as a Family with Dave from 2019-11-26T01:24:54
My husband Dave joins me in this episode to talk about Thankfulness, Gratitude, and... is there a difference? Dave and I chat about how we can cultivate a heart of gratitude, and how we might i...
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Ep. 31: Practicing Presence over the Holidays (and everyday!) with Kate Merrick from 2019-11-18T16:53:41
Kate Merrick joins me for today's episode and she has a story and message you don't want to miss! Kate learned to be present while fighting for her daughter's life in a battle with cancer. Kat...
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030: Are you the Right Mom for the Job? With Becky Keife from 2019-11-12T05:41:14
Becky Keife, author of the new book, No Better Mom for the Job, joins us for today's conversation. Becky, who was raised mostly by her mom and alongside sisters, once wrestled with feeling inad...
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029: Let's Talk about Moms and Sugar, with Wendy Speake from 2019-11-04T05:00
Wendy Speake, author of the 40-Day Sugar Fast joins us for this conversation about moms and sugar. Wendy has been leading tens of thousands of women through an annual online sugar fast, and now...
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028: Let's Talk about Mom Guilt from 2019-10-21T19:07:10
Mom Guilt! Ever experienced it? :) As this episode releases I'll be taking off for 3 weeks of travel with (1) of my sons for surf contests in Texas and Portugal. (leaving two other sons at h...
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027: The Why, What, and How of Praying for Boys (with Brooke McGlothlin) from 2019-10-14T01:06:27
In today's episode Brooke McGlothlin joins me to talk about the importance of praying for our sons. Brooke shares the story of how she began to pray for her ("250% boy"-) boys and how it change...
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026: Practical Parenting Q & A with Wendy Speake (part II) from 2019-10-08T01:01:21
In today's episode Wendy Speake is back on with me as we tackle a few more important (and challenging) questions about raising boys. We talk about siblings who do NOT get along, and offer some ...
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025: What I Have Learned from my Sons. {Aloha Friday...} from 2019-10-04T05:52:27
This is the last Aloha Friday Episode of 2019! in this episode I share about some exciting travels coming up for me with my son Luke (for surf contests in Texas and Portugal!) I also talk abou...
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024: Practical Parenting Q & A with Wendy Speake (part I) from 2019-10-01T03:01:06
My friend, Wendy Speake, is back with me (she was my first guest in episodes #3 and #4) as we respond to questions sent in by listeners. This is part one of a two-part Q & A, and today Wendy an...
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023: Books and Podcasts for Teenagers {Aloha Friday with my son, Jonah} from 2019-09-27T06:15:59
For this Aloha Friday episode my son Jonah (18) joins me to talk about some of his recent favorite books and podcasts. I add a few of the books my fifteen year old son has been reading as well,...
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022: Raising Boys with Sensory Processing Challenges with Heather MacFadyen from 2019-09-24T02:52:59
I am thrilled to have my friend,podcaster, and fellow (4-)boy mom, Heather MacFadyen on with me in today's episode. Heather and I are talking about sensory processing issues in boys, and how we...
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021 Teaching boys Life Skills by age (with free download guide) and Q & A on sibling bullying from 2019-09-20T06:36:31
This Aloha Friday Episode springboards off of Episode 020 where my husband, Dave, and I talked about all of the things we can do NOW, to prepare for the day our children launch into independence...
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020: Raising Boys who will be Ready to Launch, with my Husband, Dave. from 2019-09-16T21:46:16
This is a special episode because we are covering the final chapter from my book, Boy Mom. My husband Dave joins me for this conversation, as we go over the "7 Things parents can do now, so the...
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019: Wisdom in Choosing Friends: Aloha Friday with my Son, Luke. from 2019-09-12T21:37:50
My 15 year old son Luke joins me in today's episode as he shares a quote from George Washington which says: "It's better to be alone than in bad company." Luke shares his thoughts on this, as ...
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Ep. 018: Boys: Relationships, Dating, and Beyond from 2019-09-09T22:56:33
Rhonda Stoppe is joining me in today's packed episode where we talk about helping our sons navigate relationships, dating, sex, and marriage. Rhonda has four grown children and a TON of wisdom ...
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017: Family Dinner Chat: Back to School with a Growth Mindset {Aloha Friday Episode} from 2019-09-06T09:13:13
In this Aloha Friday Episode I am encouraging families to gather around the dinner table to chat about the new school year. I cover the topic of MINDSET and the difference between a fixed minds...
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016: Boys, Learning, and Discovering Passions: With Amber Lia from 2019-09-03T07:17:34
Amber Lia joins me in this episode as we springboard off of Ch. 9 in my book, Boy Mom: "Inspiring Young Minds: Learning and Discovering Passions." Amber is a (homeschooling) mom to four boys, a...
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015: Boys and Perseverance: An Aloha Friday Episode with my son Jonah. from 2019-08-30T06:39:21
For our 2nd ALOHA FRIDAY Edition of the Boy Mom Podcast, my son Jonah joined me to chat about the character quality of PERSEVERANCE. Jonah has impressed me in the past year with his ability to ...
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Raising Boys Who Value Work and Money Management from 2019-08-27T06:21:55
Today's interview is packed with practical ideas from my friend and guest, Kristi Clover. Kristi is so much fun to talk to -- and she is a master at organization for families. You'll love her ...
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(New!) Aloha Friday Episode: 2 Free Resources for you, and a Q&A about When you and Your Spouse Disagree on Parenting Issues. from 2019-08-23T08:09:47
I'm so excited to introduce this new "Aloha Friday Edition" of the Boy Mom Podcast! I hope to keep these short and sweet, mostly solo (or with one of my guys!) and to focus each of these episode...
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Raising (Emotionally) Healthy Boys, With Christie Thomas from 2019-08-20T16:59:39
Christie Thomas joins me for today's episode as we talk about raising emotionally healthy sons. Christie is the mom to three boys and she has a background in children's ministry. She faced som...
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Raising (Physically) Healthy Boys, With Erin Mohring from 2019-08-14T06:44:18
Erin Mohring joins me in today's episode to talk about raising sons to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Like me, Erin is married to a physician, and in today's episode she is sharing her family's e...
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Boy Mom Book Release Day with the Swanson Boys from 2019-08-05T06:10:20
Today we're having a Boy Mom Book Launch party on the podcast. The Swanson boys (ages 9 up to 20) are hosting the podcast, and asking ME questions! We are all in the mood to celebrate the rele...
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Raising Boys in a Digital World, with Ruth Chou Simons from 2019-07-29T19:38:50
I am so excited to share this conversation with Ruth Chou Simons, mother of 6 boys (!!), best-selling author, and incredibly gifted artist. Ruth and I chat about raising boys in a digital world...
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Raising Boys with Intentional Influences from 2019-07-23T17:17:29
In today's episode, I am joined by Jeannie Cunnion: Mother of four sons, author, speaker, and a truly grace-filled friend. Jeannie and I have a great conversation about raising our sons with i...
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Raising Boys of Noble Character from 2019-07-16T02:44:06
Today I am sharing from Chapter 6 of Boy Mom, and this is a topic I am passionate about. (It's also a topic I'm spending a lot of time focusing on with my youngest son.) I am talking about the...
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Raising Boys with a Secure Identity with Gwen Smith from 2019-07-09T04:41:22
In today's episode, Gwen Smith joins me as we continue to cover the main topics in my book, Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most From You. (releasing on August 6, 2019!) Today we come to the topic...
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Raising a Son Who Loves God, with My Son Jonah from 2019-07-02T04:20:03
I am so happy to share this conversation with my 17 year-old son, Jonah with all of you. Jonah shares about his experience growing up in a Christian home, when he made his faith his own, and ho...
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Boys and Discipline with Wendy Speake from 2019-06-25T05:47:58
Wendy Speake joins me again as we discuss boys and discipline. Wendy and I talk about how discipline is (unfortunately) a big part of parenting, and ...
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Raising Boys with Boundaries and Freedoms, With Wendy Speake from 2019-06-06T07:28:04
I'm excited to have my good friend, Wendy Speake, as my first podcast guest. Wendy joins me as we chat about what boundaries and freedoms look like for each of our families...How sometimes we u...
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Welcome to the Boy Mom Podcast with Monica Swanson and Friends 001 from 2019-06-04T15:14:20
Aloha, and welcome to the first episode of the Boy Mom Podcast with Monica Swanson and Friends! In this first episode I will be telling you a little more about me and my family, my blog (and the...
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