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Encouraging mothers on the journey of parenthood.

24/06/2025

I want to introduce you to “the Brain Lady” (aka Karen Wood) —to explore a unique intersection of faith, motherhood, and neuroscience. Karen shares her personal journey that led her from helping foster kids to becoming a therapist and eventually the author of Brain Prayers, a book dedicated to praying for our minds and the minds of those we love.
We are diving deep into how our brains process stress, habits, motherhood, and even grief, and how intentional prayer can transform not only our thoughts but our daily lives. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply curious, Karen offers accessible tips for bringing faith and practical brain science together.

Check out The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith podcast.🎤🎤🎤 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themomnextdoor/episodes/235---Faith--Brain-Science--and-Motherhood---Karen-Wood-e34i9p0

23/06/2025

This little rascal has been causing me some trouble the past few weeks. 😕 Nothing ends my gardening interests as quickly as the aftermath of poison oak. ….sigh….

29/05/2025

Are you making plans for the summer? Sue and I have some creative ideas for you! Hop on over to Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life Podcast to find out some ways we created summer fun in our homes.

28/05/2025

Lisa’s world changed forever the day her husband suddenly passed away—leaving her not only as a widow, but as the “only parent” to their young children. The grief was overwhelming, and her identity—so long intertwined with her husband—felt lost in the chaos.

With raw honesty and gentle humor, Lisa recounts her journey through loss, moving from shock and survival to healing and new beginnings. She opens up about the awkward conversations, the unexpected kindness of neighbors, and the deep reshaping of faith required to move forward. Along the way, Lisa found purpose—starting a ministry for widows, creating resources to help others navigate grief, and encouraging those in seasons of suffering.

Please listen to The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith Podcast on your favorite podcast player or right here at https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BwzcC423sDOn4d07eJ2PN?si=5EY2JX6cReex5eeYLuA3TQ

20/05/2025

I just walked into the house after my 6th child’s graduation. The young adults are out to dinner and my tracking app may have located my husband and younger boys at a fast food establishment 😉

My house is EMPTY and QUIET for one of the first times in 29 years. Bizarre.

I’m not used to this.

What would you do?

*update…. 18 minutes later the first group of people returned home. 😂

16/05/2025

At the drive-in getting ready for one of my favorite movies… Disney’s Robin Hood. Thank you for a wonderful year of learning and a great final celebration🎉

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26/04/2025

Susanne’s world fell apart piece by piece—her marriage ended, her health declined, her family home was lost, and as she mourned her father’s passing, she also became her mother’s caretaker.

Just as Susanne thought she had found hope again, another deep loss left her shattered and without direction. Through this cascade of heartbreak, Susanne discovered that the well-meaning words and advice society gives us about grief often leave us even more isolated and confused.

In this episode of The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith, Susanne Murphy joins Pam Fields to share her raw and honest journey through extraordinary loss and the profound lessons God revealed in the midst of her pain.

Susanne not only tells her story but offers practical, biblically grounded tools to help us walk alongside others in their sorrow. She exposes the myths our culture perpetuates about grief and invites listeners to approach heartache with compassion and listening ears.

Listen in for practical tips, biblical encouragement, and the gentle reminder that you are never alone in your heartbreak.

Find us in your favorite podcast app🎤 or right here… https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themomnextdoor/episodes/233---Listening-with-Love-Practical-Tools-for-Supporting-the-Brokenhearted---Susanne-Murphy-e31qgng

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21/04/2025

I was so encouraged at this retreat (conference). Now I'm home and looking for pockets of time to step forward with what I learned. Pray for wisdom and an open schedule. :)

15/04/2025

Brenda grew up in the tranquil town of Shipshewana, Indiana, where life moves a bit slower and communities thrive on simplicity amidst modern chaos.

Brenda is a therapist, writer, and speaker, and today we are talking about the importance of making life and faith uncomplicated in a fast-paced world.

So ponder with us the beauty of a back-to-basics lifestyle, not by rejecting modernity, but by reconnecting with God-given skills and sensibilities. “Life is complicated but how we respond doesn’t have to be.”

Check out The Mom Next Door:Stories of Faith podcast on your favorite podcast player 🎤🎤🎤 or right here at… https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themomnextdoor/episodes/232---Finding-Peace-in-a-Fast-Paced-World---Brenda-Yoder-e30d1c0

11/04/2025

Traveling butterflies ✅ But here I go! Looking forward to Vision Christian Writers Conference at Mt Hermon in California.

Am I planning to “pitch” to anyone? Nope. Do I have any “proposals”? Nope. Just looking forward to connecting with others and meeting interesting people to invite on my podcast along with learning and some R& R!

10/04/2025

You know what this means? Mom is going out of town for several days! They are stocked up!

California here I come!

01/04/2025

Sit on down with Pam, Jodi Jackson Tucker and Lisa C Qualls to chat about the fulfilling yet challenging journey of foster care and adoption.

Jody and Lisa dive into the dynamics of large, blended families and the vital role of faith in navigating the complexities of adoption.
They offer insight into how communities can rally support around adoptive and foster families, shining a light on the global orphan crisis and the transformative power of prayer.

This episode is packed with encouragement, practical resources, and real stories of God’s faithfulness, perfect for anyone interested in adoption or wanting to support those who are.

Check out The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith podcast on your favorite podcast player. 🎤🎤🎤 or right here at https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/themomnextdoor/episodes/231---Answering-the-Call-Faith--Adoption--and-Community-Support---Jodi-Jackson-Tucker--Lisa-C--Qualls-e2v82he

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