The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus

How do you know what your spiritual gifts are? Is it what you like to do? What you’re good at? What the online spiritual gifts assessment revealed? What the evangelist spoke over you at youth camp when you were 13? This is Part 2 of my conversation with Pastor and author Chase Rashad Stancle where we unpack all of this and so much more. I loved everything about this conversation and I think you will too. For show notes go to https://thescooponbalance.com/247 [https://thescooponbalance.com/247]

In John 17, Jesus prayed for the Church. He could have prayed anything for us, but the Lord prayed for unity. This begs the question, how are we doing with the whole unity thing? Today I welcome to the show my new friend Chase Rashad Stancle. He’s the lead pastor at Unison Christian Church, a racially and religiously diverse church in Grand Rapids MI. He’s also a racial equity coach, a musician, a husband, and a father. And we had one of my most favorite conversations on the podcast ever. For show notes, go to https://thescooponbalance.com/246 [https://thescooponbalance.com/246]

As you wrestle with whether to hand your kids a smart phone you may be thinking a smartphone will help your child connect with his friends, provide safety in a dangerous situation, and lead to responsibility and greater independence. But what if that’s not the whole story? What if it’s not true at all? Today I welcome back to the show Erin Loechnoer, the author of The Opt Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t. She believes it’s  not enough to simply say no to devices. We have to say yes to something better on the other side. This is Part 2 of our 2-part conversation. Listen in. For show notes go to https://thescooponbalance.com/245 [https://thescooponbalance.com/245]

71% of parents believe that smartphones do more harm than good. And yet 99% of teens have phones given to them by their parents. Excess screen time is eroding our society, interrupting family rhythms, and disconnecting us from our closest relationships. From toddlers to teens to parents…tech has a grip on us all. Today we are continuing our season-long conversation about tech and social media with Erin Loechner, the founder of the global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family and author of the new book by the same name. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Listen in.  For show notes go to https://thescooponbalance.com/244 [https://thescooponbalance.com/244]

Today, I shift away from my typical pre-holiday pep talk to focus instead on granting you permission to prioritize self-care during the hectic holiday season. For show notes, go to https://thescooponbalance.com/243 [https://thescooponbalance.com/243]