In this episode, Melissa Wilkinson and Kelly Lippenholz explore the theme of surrender in faith and daily life. Kelly shares her personal faith journey, the challenges of surrendering control, and the importance of community in navigating these struggles. They discuss practical steps to embrace surrender, the balance between personal dreams and God's will, and how to find peace amidst anxiety. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of surrender and the unexpected blessings that can arise from it.

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Takeaways

• Surrender is a mindset change, not just an action.
• Engaging with God through quiet time is essential.
• Surrendering control can lead to unexpected blessings.
• Community support is crucial for personal growth.
• Recognizing God's will can bring peace in uncertainty.
• Surrendering requires intentionality and practice.
• Finding purpose involves understanding your strengths.
• Rushing through life creates unnecessary stress.
• Emotional health is tied to spiritual growth.
• Surrender Novena can be a helpful prayer tool.

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Faith Journeys

08:01 - Surrendering Control in Daily Life

19:03 - Finding Peace Through Surrender

26:57 - The Role of Community in Surrender

Keywords

faith, surrender, personal growth, community, peace, Catholic women, emotional health, purpose, dreams, spirituality

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Summary

In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson discusses the transformative practice of choosing a 'Word of the Year' to guide personal growth and intention. She emphasizes the importance of this practice over traditional New Year's resolutions, sharing insights on how to select a word, reflect on past experiences, and align daily actions with one's chosen word. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural connections, Melissa illustrates how this practice can lead to a more purposeful and fulfilling life.

Takeaways

• A word of the year simplifies goal setting.
• Choosing a guiding word increases follow-through.
• Reflecting on the past year helps in choosing a word.
• Prayer is essential in selecting your word.
• Connecting your word to scripture enhances its meaning.
• Vision casting is crucial for aligning with your word.
• Sharing your word with others creates accountability.
• Regular evaluation of your word keeps you aligned.
• Past words can reveal personal growth and changes.
• It's about progress, not perfection.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to the Word of the Year

06:08 - Steps to Choose Your Word of the Year

11:47 - Vision Casting and Alignment

17:59 - Reflecting on Past Words and Their Impact

Keywords

Word of the Year, goal setting, personal growth, faith, intention, mindfulness, scripture, purpose, vision casting, reflection

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Resources:

The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie Omartian

The Power of a Praying Parent, by Stormie Omartian

Praying Circles around Your Children, by Mark Batterson

Summary

In this conversation, Melissa Wilkinson discusses the significance of praying for family members, particularly children and spouses. She shares personal experiences and insights on how prayer can protect and positively influence family dynamics. The conversation covers practical methods for praying, including specific resources and books that have impacted her prayer life. Melissa emphasizes the importance of starting small and gradually incorporating prayer into daily life, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps in their spiritual journey.

Takeaways

• Praying for family, especially children, is crucial.
• Prayer can create a protective barrier around loved ones.
• Personalized prayers can be more impactful.
• Using specific resources can enhance prayer life.
• Spiritual connection between spouses leads to greater satisfaction.
• Prayers for children can influence their choices and attitudes.
• It's important to pray for deceased family members.
• Start with one prayer practice and build from there.
• Prayer can lead to noticeable changes in family dynamics.
• Consistency in prayer is key to seeing results.

Chapters

00:00 - The Importance of Praying for Family

10:20 - Praying for Your Children

15:34 - Praying for Deceased Family Members

Keywords

prayer, family, children, spouse, spiritual connection, protection, faith, parenting, marital satisfaction, Catholic Church

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Resources:

Weekly Planning for Christian Moms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/weekly-planning-for-christian-moms-time-management/id1772674374

Weekly Planning for Christian Moms FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/8qfyD8VtJqwhU5jJ/

Summary

In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson interviews Dana Gebo, a time management expert for moms. Dana shares her journey into time management, emphasizing the importance of spiritual nourishment for mothers. She discusses common challenges moms face in prioritizing their spiritual time and offers practical tips for incorporating faith into daily routines.

The conversation highlights the significance of modeling spiritual practices for children and the necessity of pre-planning to create space for both family and faith. Dana also shares her personal practices for spiritual growth and encourages moms to cut out distractions to prioritize their relationship with God.

Takeaways

• Filling your cup with God is essential for moms.
• Moms often prioritize everything else over their spiritual time.
• Time with God doesn't have to look perfect or traditional.
• Incorporate faith into daily activities like cooking or driving.
• Pre-planning your week can alleviate stress and overwhelm.
• Having a plan B for spiritual time is crucial.
• Modeling spiritual practices for children is important.
• Cutting out distractions can free up time for God.
• Using apps can help integrate scripture into daily life.
• Small shifts in routine can lead to significant changes.

Sound Bites

"Filling our cups with God is essential."

"Make a plan B for your spiritual time."

"Cut out what takes your time."

"Your kids will learn from your habits."

"Start with a simple pre-planning step."

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Journey to Time Management

03:03 - Filling Your Cup: Spiritual Nourishment for Moms

05:53 - Overcoming Challenges in Spiritual Time

09:05 - Incorporating Faith into Daily Routines

12:13 - Time Management: Creating Space for Faith and Family

14:54 - Practical Time Management Tips for Moms

18:11 - Personal Practices for Spiritual Growth

21:03 - Modeling Spiritual Practices for Children

23:53 - Building a Time Management System

Keywords

time management, spiritual growth, motherhood, faith, planning, Christian moms, self-care, family life, daily routines, overcoming challenges

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Resources:

Jesus Calling Bible Stories: https://a.co/d/4bXHnxn

Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids: https://a.co/d/8boKz5L

77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids: https://a.co/d/avkMEjY

Summary

In this conversation, Melissa discusses the importance of at-home faith practices for families, emphasizing that parents play a crucial role in their children's spiritual development. She shares practical examples of how to incorporate faith into daily life, from simple prayers at mealtime to reading Bible stories at bedtime.

As children grow, these practices can evolve, allowing families to deepen their faith together. The conversation encourages parents to personalize their approach and take small steps towards building a meaningful faith practice at home.

Takeaways

• At-home faith practices are essential for children's spiritual growth.
• Parents are the primary influence on their children's faith formation.
• Start with simple practices like family prayers and Bible stories.
• Incorporate gratitude into daily routines to foster a positive mindset.
• Faith practices can evolve as children grow older.
• It's important to create a supportive and grace-filled environment.
• Personalize faith practices to fit your family's unique needs.
• Celebrate small steps in your family's faith journey.
• Engage children in prayer by asking for their intentions.
• Utilize resources like devotionals to enhance family faith practices.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to At-Home Faith Practices

10:59 - Growing Together: Evolving Faith Practices

17:37 - Personalizing Your Family's Faith Journey

Keywords

faith practices, family, children, prayer, spirituality, at-home, parenting, Christian, Bible, community

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Resources:

Bible App: https://www.bible.com/users/mjwilkinson41

Verses: http://bit.ly/1I0jeIU

Summary

In this conversation, Melissa discusses the importance of managing phone usage to enhance productivity and reduce distractions. She shares personal experiences and research findings on how constant notifications can hinder focus and productivity.

Melissa provides practical tips on how to turn off non-essential notifications, create a functional home screen, and use technology intentionally to achieve a balanced life. She emphasizes the need for setting boundaries with technology to protect mental health and encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards more purposeful phone use.

Takeaways

• Turning off phone notifications can lead to greater freedom.
• The average person checks their phone 96 times a day.
• Constant distractions can reduce productivity by 40%.
• Using productivity apps can help boost focus.
• Turning off non-essential notifications can increase productivity by 50%.
• Creating a functional home screen can enhance productivity.
• Visual reminders can increase motivation significantly.
• Setting boundaries with technology is crucial for mental health.
• Using focus modes can help manage distractions effectively.
• Intentional use of technology can lead to a more balanced life.

Sound Bites

"I turned off the sound of my phone for the first time."

"Keep your most useful apps front and center."

"I don't have email notifications coming up on my phone."

"Technology can serve us well if we're intentional."

Chapters

00:00 - The Freedom of Disconnecting from Work

02:49 - Understanding Phone Usage and Productivity

06:08 - Managing Notifications for Better Focus

09:02 - Creating a Functional Home Screen

11:54 - Using Technology for Balanced Living

16:04 - Setting Boundaries with Technology

19:52 - Recap and Call to Action

Keywords

phone management, productivity, notifications, technology, work-life balance, focus, digital tools, mental health, intentional living, smartphone usage

Links

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Summary

In this conversation, Melissa Wilkinson discusses the significance of chores in childhood and how they contribute to a child's sense of responsibility and family contribution. She shares her personal experiences with chores growing up and how she has implemented a chore system for her own children, including the introduction of an allowance and the use of a debit card to teach money management. The conversation emphasizes the life lessons learned through chores and the importance of creating a balanced household where everyone contributes.

Takeaways

• Chores help children feel responsible and contribute to the family.
• Implementing a chore chart can help kids stay organized.
• Allowance can motivate children to take on more responsibilities.
• Teaching kids about money management is crucial.
• Involving kids in household chores prepares them for adulthood.
• Chores can be adjusted based on family schedules and needs.
• Using tools like chore charts and debit cards can simplify the process.
• Kids can learn valuable life lessons through chores.
• Encouraging kids to invest teaches them financial literacy.
• A clean house contributes to a positive family environment.

Titles

The Chore Chart Revolution

Building a Balanced Household

Sound Bites

"This is something that we have worked on in our home."

"I felt responsible and a little bit grown up."

"They've both been packing their own lunches since kindergarten."

Chapters

00:00 - The Importance of Chores in Childhood

02:51 - Implementing Chores for Kids

06:13 - Allowance and Responsibility

09:05 - Teaching Money Management

11:53 - Life Lessons Through Chores

14:48 - Creating a Balanced Household

Links

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Keywords

kids, chores, parenting, responsibility, money management, life lessons, household duties, family contribution, allowance, teaching values