Heart of the Matter Radio

How does a godly woman live in a world out of sync? Anxiety, pressure, and constant change unsettle us all. Through glimpses of history combined with a sensible approach to Scripture, Heart of the Matter Radio opens the path through the chaos. There’s a message for everyone—authors, young moms, mothers of teens, homeschool moms, emptynesters. Here’s a place to talk, rest, and learn.

Solve the Sleep Problem 03/23/2023

Solve the Sleep Problem Americans stay so busy we cut back on sleep, and that can have long-term consequences. Lack of sleep can cause you to be less focused and more vulnerable to disease. In that light, how can we get our children in bed when they are resistant? My guest this week was . She has researched sleep for years and offered useful tips for you and your family. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/26316261

Discover New Ways to Manage Your Child's Anger 03/16/2023

Discover New Ways to Manage Your Child's Anger The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, and against these things there is no law. On the other hand, deeds of the flesh includes outbursts of anger. (paraphrase from Galatians) And it's hard to handle that toddler when he loses his cool in the grocery store. This week, was my guest. She is a licensed counselor, and she gave useul tips on teaching self-control to our children. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/26252364

Grown Kids: That's NOT How You Raised Them 03/09/2023

Grown Kids: That's NOT How You Raised Them Whew! Your kids are grown. You made it. However, one of them announced a secret. You panic. What can you do. This is NOT how you raised them. Discover answers: wrote a book on this topic. Listen, laugh, and relax! /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/26177397

Homeschool Moms: You CAN Finish Well 03/02/2023

Homeschool Moms: You CAN Finish Well I homeschooled. I remember March, and I was tired. From December to May is the longest stretch of the year. The finish line approaches, but you aren't there yet. You need a break, badly. How can you hang in there and finish well? My guest this week was , a veteran homeschool mom. You might inform your children that when they reach a certain spot in the textbook they are finished with that subject. What a great incentive. Moms can also block off a day to work on a home project with another mother. Jennifer had great suggestions. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/26110206

Valentine's Day: Discover How to Love Others 02/23/2023

Valentine's Day: Discover How to Love Others This is our final segment on love for the month of Februray, and probably the hardest. How can you love people you don't agree with? Today we have such bitter divisions between people. Not being of the same political persuastion means name calling. Ugh. My guest this week was . She said we often learn why people hold their opinions when we hear their stories, and she shared ideas for reaching out. Thought provoking! /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/26025990

Valentine's Day: Love Your Children 02/16/2023

Valentine's Day: Love Your Children How do you love a toddler when he defies you? What's the loving thing todo when he throws a temper tantrum? How do you love a school age child when they don't want to go to bed? When a teenager rolls his eyes, what should you do? answers all these questions. She wrote Didn't See that Coming: When How They're Living's Now How You Raised Them. Sharon also explained how she supported and celebrated each child. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25953915

Valentine's Day: Marriage Tips 02/09/2023

Valentine's Day: Marriage Tips Valentine's Day is all about romance and romance belongs in marriage. We want to have a great marriage for our kids, but it's also Biblical. Scripture teaches marriage depicts Christ's love for his church. Last week we had a wife who suffered through a tough marriage for many years. This week we have a lady who had a great marriage for almost 49 years. love all things Jewish, and she offered her best marriage tips. She also gave us a history lesson on marriage ceremonies in the time of Christ. Very interesting and useful. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25882287

Valentine's Day: Loving Your Husband 02/02/2023

Valentine's Day: Loving Your Husband The month of February brings Valentine's Day, and we'll be covering topics about love this entire month. Romantic love should be in marriage, but often spouses clash, and loving feelings fade. There's hope! Author almost crashed her marriage because she had all the wrong ideas and started hating her husband. However, the Lord taught her some valuable lessons. She shared wisdom with us this week. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25813974

Discover How to Have a Peaceful Mind 01/26/2023

Discover How to Have a Peaceful Mind I recently took my granddaughter to the park. I enjoyed watching as she threw herself into making friends and enjoying the equipment. She was peaceful. Unfortunately, that freedom and peace she felt disappears as we get older. All kinds of thoughts crowd our mind. We worry about what people think of us and wonder how we appear. My guest this week was . She recently wrote a book about sorting out the voices we hear. Rather than just accept what society screams at us, we need to evaluate. She gave guidance on finding peace of mind. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25737708

Leave a Legacy 01/19/2023

Leave a Legacy Last week we discussed how to handle tough conversations with your children. This week, we are going to expand. Think about what your kids will say about you after you are gone. What are your actions communicating? My guest was Gwyen McCaslin, licensed counselor and dear friend. She overflows with grace and wisdom. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25659633

Navigate a Hard Conversation with Your Child 01/12/2023

Navigate a Hard Conversation with Your Child We've all put away our Christmas decorations (or most of us), and the New Year has begun. Now we must dust off those problems that came up during the year, or perhaps tough items we must discuss. Having that hard conversation with your children is nasty. I'd rather talk to my friend, my husband or even the cat rather than deal with the horrible issues our culture tosses us. was my guest this week. She has written nurmerous books like The Messy Life of Parenting. Lori gave great information on getting started. Find common ground and launch that conversation. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25590024

Overcome the After-Christmas Blues 01/05/2023

Overcome the After-Christmas Blues When my daughter was abot three years old, we took down our real Christmas tree during her nap. When she woke, she saw it outside and she said, "Christmas tree, come back." That made me sad. I hate taking down the Christmas decorations. The house seems so bare and cold. My guest this week is . She holds a doctorate in psychology, and she addressed how to overcome the after Christmas blues. For instance, If you go outside and expose your body to sunshine, the light lifts your mood even if you wear sunscreen. She offered this and several other suggestions to engergize you for 2023. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25516926

Discover How to Evaluate Last Year Before Launching into the New Year 12/28/2022

Discover How to Evaluate Last Year Before Launching into the New Year As the year comes to an end, we look back negatively and plan on reaching all our goals for the next year. However, let's put a positive spin on the New Year. Author shared great ideas: Reflect - measure the gain. Reframe - marking you progress. Refocus - plan one to three goals for the New Year. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25452186

Christmas Prayer 2022 12/22/2022

Christmas Prayer 2022 Cynthia offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of God's only begotten son, Jesus. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25411968

Discover DYI Christmas 12/16/2022

Discover DYI Christmas How do you mix inflation with Christmas? If we look back in history, people recycled. So why not make gifts? Your kids will have fun, and grandparents love gifts from your kids. Cynthia created a refrigerator magnet from junk mail and yarn. You can download the free instructions . This week my guest was . Her last book, , shows great ideas on how to take old stuff and reuse it, make it better. It's what God does for us with our heartache. Plus, it costs less. Be creative this Christmas! /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25347777

Christmas Thoughts from Martha Washington 12/08/2022

Christmas Thoughts from Martha Washington Today women work themselves almost to exhaustion decorating, buying presents, and planning parties. How did they celebrate Christmas in the past? Has the holiday always been so hectic? Step back in history with "Martha Washington", wife of our first president. She offered thoughts from her experience and explained how her family celebrated Christmas. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25269669

Discover the History of Santa Claus 12/01/2022

Discover the History of Santa Claus Most Americans associate Santa with Christmas. Now that Thanksgiving is over, you'll see 'Santa' everywhere. However, the real Santa didn't sport a big belly or wear a red suit. He believed in Jesus, and he helped people in need. My guest this week spent hours reserching the man behind the myth. Rhonda Robinson wrote /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25192131

Thanksgiving Message from the Past 11/24/2022

Thanksgiving Message from the Past "Mrs. Lincoln" shared the President Lincoln's ardent desire for the entire nation to praise God in November 1863. He made Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated on the third Thursday of November. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25124346

Discover the Benefits of Thanksgiving 11/17/2022

Discover the Benefits of Thanksgiving If you live very long, you will face trials. Gut wrenching stuff. The Lord even promised we would have trouble in this life. So why on earth does the Word say to 'be thankful in all things?' (I Thessalonians 5:18). That really seems crazy because none of us like the hard parts of life. I would rather sip tea and read a mystery novel about some other person's problems. My guest this week was . After living through a long-term trial, she wrote Finding Joy in My Messy Life. Her answers are raw but real. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/25050081

The Secret to Finding Strength for Tough Moments 11/10/2022

The Secret to Finding Strength for Tough Moments My guest this week was . She teaches a Bible study in her home and has written a Bible study series about how God is big and we are not. The next book in the series, Little Strength Big God, comes out soon. Debbie shared one of her earthquake moments and told how God gave her strength through that time. How wonderful to have a God we can depend on when life falls apart. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24961782

Unlocking the Keys to Hospitality 11/03/2022

Unlocking the Keys to Hospitality With the holidays approaching, we'll all be entertaining in our home. By showing hospitality, we can have a huge impact on the lives of others. Author and speaker was my guest this week. We talked about how hospitality touches people, overcoming barriers, and great ways to share your life with others. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24897210

Discover All Hallow's Eve 10/27/2022

Discover All Hallow's Eve was my guest this week. Complete with photos, "Katie" explained the events of October 31, 1517 and her husband's role in the Protestant Reformation. While we celebrate Halloween, we can remember Dr. Luther's contribution in history and praise God for his influence. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24822963

Recovery from Church Trauma Part 3 10/20/2022

Recovery from Church Trauma Part 3 This is our third podcast on church trauma. This week my guest was author and speaker, . Her husband has served as a pastor for 47 years. From her wealth of experience, she offered her perspective on healing and forgiving. Download a list of tips for recovery from church trauma . /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24750975

Recover from Church Trauma Part 2 10/13/2022

Recover from Church Trauma Part 2 was my guest this week. She shared her experience with a church split. You will hear her talking about kindness and working to fill in for missing people. You can see how the Holy Spirit works. When people in the church fail, the Lord graciously picks up the pieces and brings us through using imperfect people. Beautiful! /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24678957

Recover from Church Trauma Part 1 10/06/2022

Recover from Church Trauma Part 1 You don't expect to get hurt at church. However, sin causes chaos and people feel betrayed . Post Traumatic Church Syndrome. After suffering, we long to walk away and never go back, but that's not what God wants. Jesus established the church and we need to attend. My guest this week was who has authored several children's books. Dawn explains the complexity of her tough church situation, but she also shared how she healed. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24608517

How to Develop a Mother's Heart 09/29/2022

How to Develop a Mother's Heart Mothering is a big job. People used to say "the one who rocks the cradle rules the world." That quote reflects the importance of the job, yet it's hard work. How can moms maintain their joy and stamina? My guest this week was . She wrote a book, Growing a Mother's Heart, and a devotional by the same name. Karen's advice and experience can encourage and equip younger moms. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24534843

Celebrate the Constitution Part 2 09/22/2022

Celebrate the Constitution Part 2 We celebrate the signing of the Constitution from Sept 17 to 23rd each year. Delegates signed this incredible document 235 years ago. Let's celebrate the freedom and greatness the Constitution gave us by looking back at those who fought for our freedom. My guest this week was learned about her Revolutionary War ancestors who crossed the Delaware with George Washington. She also discussed the fun of finding out your heritage. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24462984

Celebrate Constitution Week 09/15/2022

Celebrate Constitution Week This video drops you into history so you can 'hear' from a colonist who lived through the American Revolution. She was delighted when the Constitution was signed on Sept 17, 1787. The new document made the United States a republic and contributed to its greatness. Celebrate the moment the Constitution was signed by ringing bells at 4 p.m. on Sept 17. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24387369

Part 2: The Progressive Church: What We Can Do? 09/08/2022

Part 2: The Progressive Church: What We Can Do? Last week we started talking about the progressive church. Our guest was He is a pastor, author, media person, and serves on Spark Media. He authored the book, The Christian Left. We learned the progresive church drited from the Word of God. This week we talked about action steps. How should we react when we see disturbing signs in our church? What if our pastor won't talk about serious issues we face? What if we hear woke ideas? /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24313227

Part 1: What is the Progressive Church? 08/29/2022

Part 1: What is the Progressive Church? As mothers, we want our children to get a full and correct understanding of the Word so they know how to apply it to their lives. We don't want them to misunderstand or water down the Gospel. Scripture called the church 'the pillar and support of the truth,' so its job is vital However, we continue to hear about the progressive church in America. My guest this week was , and he will explain what the progressive church is and how we got there.. He is an author, pastor, media personality and on the exeuctive board for Spark Media. His latest book was The Christian Left. /episode/index/show/heartofthematterradio/id/24204234

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