Welcome to The Powerful Parenting Journey Podcast, where Stephanie Dove Blake joins you on the parenting journey, to address hot topics that we are facing as parents today. Join her as she interviews 7-figure entrepreneurs to uncover the secrets of being a powerful parent while navigating SCREENS in our home, all while building our business empires. We’re redefining the narrative around the work-life balance and proving that screens can’t raise our kids better than we can. Let’s go! https:// ...
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Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom..
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A podcast for parents in the PCA system of schools, including PCA Plano, PCA North, and St. Timothy’s Christian Academy.
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Ep. 309 - Parenting Pro Tips and Shoe-nanigans
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In the special segment "What the Hack?," Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for teaching kids how to put shoes on the correct feet, motivating kids to get dressed, effectively cutting mandarins and more! Also, Laura reports on her unexpected vehicle hullabaloo, and Shanna discusses a new project…
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Stephanie Dove Blake reflects on her entrepreneurial journey and the impact of personal growth while balancing multiple aspects of life, including family, aspirations, and challenges. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance, faith, and serving others through her businesses like Social Sparrow and coaching courses.…
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Raising Spiritual Champions Book Discussion (1 of 3)
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Guests: Holly Hamilton, Sandy Leydig, and Joel Gordon Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind, and Soul By George Barna Section ONE - The Importance of Children Section TWO - The Four Principles of a Disciple Section THREE - Families and Churches in Partnership Section One - The Importance of Children Chapter 1 - Making the …
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Ep. 308 - Making a Visual Calendar for Your Kids
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In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna share the surprising and hilarious things they never thought they would do before they had kids, including cleaning up bizarre messes, doing odd things in public and more! Also, Shanna reports on going on a one-on-one date with her 5-year-old, and Laura talks about crea…
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The Importance of Worldview Training in Spiritual Formation
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Guests: Len Munsil, President, and Dr. Jeffrey Green, VP of Academic Affairs and chief academic officer, at Arizona Christian University (ACU) Transforming Culture with Truth In Transforming Culture with Truth, Arizona Christian University President Len Munsil explains how the principles and values that built Western Civilization are under assault,…
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59 | Stephanie's Thoughts | The Boredom Famine and the City of JAMJA
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Stephanie shares a personal story on The Powerful Parenting Journey Podcast episode about allowing children to experience boredom and creativity, leading to the creation of 'The City of JAMJA by her kids without screens, emphasizing the importance of imaginative play and relationships over constant entertainment. Through this experience, Stephanie …
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In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about how to handle toy tantrums, dressing dilemmas, clutter clear-outs and more! Also, Laura reports on her 5-year-old's first parkour class, and Shanna checks in on her daughters' new shady behavior. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna…
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FPS - 25 Years Elevating PCA's Learning Experience
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Guests: Shannon Lichty, Trudy Reed, Jillian Bryant, PCA’s FPS State 1st and 2nd Place teams Twenty-five years ago, Shannon Lichty brought the FPS program to PCA. Along with several others who have invested in making this program a resounding success, Shannon has invested her heart and energies into countless PCA students both in the classroom and t…
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58 | Stephanie's Thoughts | Why Teenagers SUCK (Not)
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In this enlightening solo podcast episode, Stephanie Dove Blake addresses the evolving challenges of raising teenagers in today's society in her insightful podcast episode. Highlighting key principles from Gordon Neufeld’s "Hold On To Your Kids," she explores the detrimental effects of societal changes on family dynamics and the critical need for s…
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Ep. 306 - One Way We Definitely Don't Want to Give Birth
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Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently in the special segment "Internet Insanity," including scandalous sourdough drama and a birthing device that will make your head spin. Also, Shanna reports on her struggle to get her kids to their extracurricular activities, and Laura talks about how he…
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AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Things Parents Need to Know
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Guest: Giovanni Capriglione, Texas State Representative, District 98 Barna’s research has shown that nearly 3/4th (72%) of parents are worried about or concerned with AI’s impact on their children - but also that only 17% have actually taken steps to learn more about AI - so, basically parents are afraid and under-informed One concern expressed abo…
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57 | Drs. Skip and Julie Wyss | Health and Parenting
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Join Stephanie Dove Blake on her podcast "Powerful Parenting Journey" as she welcomes Drs. Skip and Julie Wyss, pediatric chiropractors who merge family life with professional passion. This enlightening episode delves into the transformative power of chiropractic care in fostering children's self-healing abilities and promoting robust family lifest…
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Ep. 305 - Handling Unsolicited Parenting Advice
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In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including a surprising comment at the grocery store, an unsolicited tidbit of parenting advice from a stranger and more! Also, Laura reports on an infection that presented itself stealthily…
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POV: Three Freshman Students Appreciate Their PCA Journey
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Guests: Emerson Seal, Elizabeth Teague, and Sevyn Trogdon (PCA Freshmen, Class of 2027) Sevyn’s dad runs a discipleship ministry called Kingdom Focus Coaching. The girls share their thoughts about some of the more memorable moments at PCA Lower School including: the Kindergarten Circus, sea animal project, transportation day, Invention Convention, …
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56 | Stephanie's Thoughts | 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
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Join Stephanie Dove Blake in this podcast episode as she explores "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey. In this enlightening episode, Stephanie emphasizes the power of books to foster deep connections and educate children. Discover the essential paradigms and principles for guiding teens through life's challenges, from managin…
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Ep. 304 - Preparing for an Empowered Birth with Dr. Nicole Rankins
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Shanna and Laura talk to Dr. Nicole Rankins about what pregnant people can do to create an effective birth plan. Dr. Nicole is a board-certified, practicing OBGYN and the host of the podcast "All About Pregnancy & Birth," and she is the creator of online courses "The Birth Preparation Course" and "Make a Birth Plan the Right Way" to teach pregnant …
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Guest: Kristin Dysart, M.Ed., MS and US Guidance Counselor, PCA North PCA isn’t just a “college prep” educational institution - the Biblical worldview and academic rigor of PCA is designed to equip students for success in life, which includes college for those who desire to attend. Kristin references a Christianity Today article that differentiates…
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55 | Dayna Abraham | Parenting Out-of-the-Box Kids
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What does it mean when everyone's saying your kid is out-of-the-box? Does your little one have endless energy, super-sized emotions, and a mind that loves to wander off the beaten path? Join Stephanie and Dayna as they laugh, commiserate, and get real about the joys and struggles of raising kids who color outside the lines. Dayna shares her journey…
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Laura reports on her three-year-old's progress with potty training, and Shanna tells the story of an unexpectedly dramatic dinner with her family. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including behavior issues, Botox and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs f…
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Protecting Texas Children from the Porn Industry
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Guest: Matt Shaheen, Texas State Representative, District 66 State Representative Matt Shaheen led the efforts in the last legislative session to pass laws requiring age verification for access to “adult” [porn] websites (for more information, see House Bill 1181). The law requires that users verify that they are over 18 years old. A couple of mont…
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54 | Stephanie's Thoughts | 22 Years of Parenting Experience: Insights and Reflections
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In this special episode of The Powerful Parenting Journey Podcast, we celebrate an incredible milestone—22 years of parenthood. Join your host, Stephanie, as she reflects on the profound journey of raising a child from infancy to adulthood. Discover the joys, challenges, and unexpected lessons learned along the way. We'll explore key moments that d…
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In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying," Shanna and Laura analyze the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpectedly big feelings at pool parties, school fundraising events and more! Also, Shanna reports on her family's last-minute St. Patrick's Day celebration, and Laura talks about attending a local …
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Tents and Temples: How Should We Think about Our Bodies as Believers?
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Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA US Counselor Erin recommends Jess Connolly’s book Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good as a good resource and launching point for conversations about body image, God’s design, God’s goodness in our lives, and our struggles to embrace God’s best for us when it conflicts with the world’…
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53 | Shannon Wendt | Earned Wisdom from a Mom of 8
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Have you met someone who wants to set the world on fire? Well, I have! Shannon is a mom of EIGHT and runs her own business... talk about a whirlwind of energy! We dig into what makes her tick – from creating a house buzzing with life to her controversial stance on why kids shouldn't have private phones. In this podcast, she shares stories about pro…
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Ep. 301 - What if My Son Wants to Wear “Girl” Clothes?
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In the special segment "Mom Confessions," Laura and Shanna divulge their hilarious and embarrassing parenting moves recently, including using an unexpected product from the medicine cabinets, having surprising feelings while shopping at a big-box store and more! Also, Laura talks about potty training her three-year-old, and Shanna reports on chaper…
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The Chosen Conference: God's Heart, Our Hands
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Guests: Michael Perron, Minister over Life Recovery, and Tim Matthews, Minimester to Adults, at Prestonwood Baptist Church Dr. Jack Graham - Don’t just curse the darkness; light a candle. James 1:27 - Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained fro…
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52 | Caleb Braddock | Lessons on How to “Not Fade Away"
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We're juggling businesses, raising families, and trying to squeeze in a moment of sanity now and then. But how do we truly be present – not just physically there, but mentally and emotionally connected – when there are a million things pulling us in different directions? That's what we're diving into today on Lessons on How to 'Not Fade Away. I'm t…
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To celebrate their 300th episode, Laura and Shanna have invited Shanna's mom Janet on the show! In this very special "Throwback" segment, Janet takes us back to her pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with Shanna. She talks about being pregnant during an ice storm, moving cross-country with an infant, how Shanna was the opposite of what she expec…
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18 destinations (10 international, 8 domestic) plus local missions across two campuses sending thousands of students and faculty across the globe and right next door to share the Good News that Jesus Christ came, lived, died, and rose again and that there is life eternal by grace through faith in Him. Students serving as the hands and feet of Jesus…
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51 | Nick Pavlidis | Podcasting with Your Kids
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In today's episode of the Powerful Parenting Journey podcast, Stephanie is joined by Nick Pavlidis, a former lawyer turned author, ghostwriter, and advocate for intentional parenting. Nick shares his unique parenting philosophy which centers around the simplicity of "eat nice, be nice, sleep nice," a mantra that has guided his interactions with his…
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To celebrate their 299th episode, Shanna and Laura have invited Laura's mom Susan on the show! In this very special "Throwback" segment, Susan takes us back to her pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with Laura. She talks about what kind of baby Laura was in utero and out, shares fond and funny memories of that time, offers her best parenting adv…
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Guest: June Hunt Bonding with Your Teens Through Boundaries by June Hunt. Discover a balanced, biblical way to set appropriate boundaries that will prepare your teen to live an independent, self-controlled, successful life. JUNE HUNT, one of the world's leading Christian counselors, shows you how. Using scores of tough real-life scenarios, June hel…
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50 | Tom Rauen | Introversion vs Extroversion in Parenting
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In today's episode of the Powerful Parenting Journey podcast, Stephanie is joined by Tom Rauen, a multifaceted entrepreneur and father of two boys. Tom shares insights into his journey through fatherhood, emphasizing the balancing act required in parenting, especially when integrating personal passions and professional commitments. His ventures spa…
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Ep. 298 - Letting Your Kids Go at Their Own Pace
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In the special segment "Stump the Moms," Shanna and Laura quiz each other on parenting-related trivia, diving into the topic of bizarre teething treatments and more! Also, Shanna reports on feeling conflicted about her 5-year-old's sudden clinginess, and Laura discusses her 5-year-old's newfound enthusiasm for writing. Finally, they share their BFP…
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A Personal Journey and Biblical Perspective on Gender & Sexuality
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Guest: Hope Harris Hope is a former “loud and proud” lesbian activist from Seattle who surrendered her life and sexuality to Christ about fifteen years ago. Her spiritual journey with Christ began when a friend asked Hope what she really wanted in life and when Hope responded with “peace,” her friend showed Hope the peace with God made possible by …
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49 | Richmond Dinh | Parenting: The Ultimate Personal Development Tool
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In today's episode of the Powerful Parenting Journey podcast, Stephanie is joined by Richmond Dinh, a successful entrepreneur and devoted father, as he shares his unique perspective on how starting a coaching business not only led to professional success but also enhanced his parenting skills. Richmond emphasizes the parallels between business lead…
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Ep. 297 - Preparing for Your Second Child: Interview with Erica Djossa
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Laura and Shanna dive into the topic of how to prepare for your second child with Erica Djossa, CEO and founder of Momwell and the author of the upcoming book "Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More." Erica answers listener questions about evening out the mental load before baby arrives, handling concerns about lovin…
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