The Lisa and Cheree Podcast

Missional Focused Families - building a focus on outreach into the heart of your family culture

Living missionally as a family starts with recognizing where God has placed you and being intentional in those everyday spaces. Whether it is running errands, attending playdates, sitting at sports practices, or connecting with neighbors, each moment becomes an opportunity to reflect the love of Christ to others. * What if we began each day asking God for divine appointments and open hearts to the people around us? * How can we model integrating our values and faith by demonstrating practical ways to serve, give, and engage in the needs in our community? As we live this way, we’re also modeling faith for our children. They’re watching us learn what it truly means to follow Jesus—not just on Sundays, but in the everyday rhythms of life. Living missionally doesn’t require grand gestures; it simply takes hearts that are willing to be intentional, obedient, and led by the Holy Spirit right where God has placed us. Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast -The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson [https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Switchblade-David-Wilkerson/dp/0515090255] -The Hidding Place by Corrie Ten Boom [https://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Place-Corrie-Ten-Boom/dp/0800794052/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.V96QybXBlKxqlE6xEKkD5L1UCoJjZ3q-oKpV0paj-vDzbZdyesl69ldudk0yJApWpkqwKlra8J6GPPT6gDjwo62zP5C8-r1jkQ-B0pBigtQe28NoTEmPnqmvaERVq5EZirTeEeMs4oUjH6_cfvLFUsB6DqqQ7DaJCRBDAefoW1CN_EXFgKFimmhH1p_4qBS2t1hAJ6wl0Bo_br06bBL1jyfklSSkV-ipLnhHcNg2AUqYwJ-UpXabRyaL7wrHiA411a-SS1lb0uhFMCKg4piZLdsv_WtFtuo0tFUyXEh741U.lXTqJ4eos3VZdWVYip19aVypQZ116jma1rvPbzFJC7M&dib_tag=se&keywords=corrie+ten+boom&qid=1779389401&s=books&sr=1-4] -God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew [https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Smuggler-Brother-Andrew/dp/0800798058/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1008WGKWX109U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n92z7Y87ieilAPxdhq2aqjRFRP077sf9tFy7hADt5A4F4kpEr0JvbaZu-WE6JuQ5eRJvB5AQwjLIuyW-ixsMqKkLaCwfOcRlWOUF-0sG8rUzT8NZh6qixqwaA4G_uKx-6eyhTvaLjKdOrnw83yWNDTngsyrJgyEpVvU2GjfqpblzcsQf90TFOzAqlMfb5BijU41UvgjROYrZ7mm9467nvmWLuHALqzYE1mPcpB6cTjw.yarzsJS6NsyaW-WQ-XdHOgdFlRtaah2NQ4C3sKrwc4s&dib_tag=se&keywords=God%27s+Smuggler&qid=1779389442&s=books&sprefix=god%27s+smuggler%2Cstripbooks%2C124&sr=1-1] -Gifted Hands by Ben Carson [https://www.amazon.com/Gifted-Hands-Ben-Carson-M-D/dp/0310546516/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1NV_oXtkl8iQ4igRpY4N4mogXqogsL7RTC-n8-MeIQim94q2vMpG7z4Jq59R7fabNxk6C4GcTPD-d0pVdCrkMzW2yI5I8UCa5kxiCJnWo-hrQeBIwSsIIprk1AGK6B7ZEcnukXRY-H-PC9B7jk7UWxYNyOZnf1D6DsFH3rc-dqQT4IMnKSXn8z2H5QJ3aVClOiBqaZNO1kQ19lcH5e1_RoXNqXuXrkCqjCmjGY3sH7M.PHw-mbPRqRIycK5IOBaaMW-c64a49Oh5WSzMW2Uuzac&qid=1779389479&sr=8-1] -George Meuller the Guardian of Bristol's Orphans [https://www.amazon.com/George-Muller-Guardian-Bristols-Christian/dp/1576581454/ref=sxin_10_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.0a3d7af1-408b-4d97-8532-5af55b19637b%3Aamzn1.sym.0a3d7af1-408b-4d97-8532-5af55b19637b&cv_ct_cx=george+mueller+books&keywords=george+mueller+books&pd_rd_i=1576581454&pd_rd_r=ce679835-3288-4a30-af9b-c4d8b0fbf782&pd_rd_w=ctp43&pd_rd_wg=CN2ww&pf_rd_p=0a3d7af1-408b-4d97-8532-5af55b19637b&pf_rd_r=XCN253FBZVPHY9C9Q4JM&qid=1779389509&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=1-1-6e60e730-e094-43e9-99e8-1a4854cd27ff-spons&aref=zS853pTjht&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1]

Parenting for Heart Connection - Part 2

Episode Summary Parenting begins with connection. In this episode, we talk about helping our kids grow in emotional regulation, character, and personal responsibility—without getting pulled into power struggles.   In this episode, Lisa and Cheree talk about helping kids grow in emotional regulation, character, and personal responsibility—without getting pulled into power struggles. You’ll learn practical strategies to protect connection, disengage from conflict, and stay grounded when your child isn’t. We explore the tension of stepping back instead of stepping in: When we rescue our kids from struggle, we rob them of growth—and send the message that they aren’t capable. Can we be okay when our kids are not okay? We also talk about the role of self-care—running an errand alone, taking a night away, building community with other moms—and why deciding your family values ahead of time (screen time, sports, family rhythms) keeps culture from making those decisions for you. Books Links: Habits of the Household [https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Household-Practicing-Everyday-Rhythms/dp/0310362938/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PnCcVroxSYrz2v-ctF8MX2-EkiGsftD1tWf1GaXsqiyglbX1u1ukeSJ6vd_x6fpT9VJl0Iy-wmK0K88sHCgpYsQ-YQC0yK_2v4uAJgYfUzJ3KHtcWktyAn0wODMUbNeBuy2EXw6B1AhM1mlcuOplrAtNSQ5aEN4Usq0_P_iha_4suHvkHwovx6nHbvY2UCVBiwU6QXbOLO4xomFkzXWWfjA-TcPZuMjmWgDaclgNnqg.lFRxZ4Umc8tHZQk1Qq-2dZGwy0fZegkoJPV5qbbHV5U&qid=1772566664&sr=8-1] Gift of Failure [https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Failure-Parents-Children-Succeed/dp/0062299255/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5wrpeR6sdMkN9x5jFIcIQ6QKFwXip5UFMzIeeXjxJaIOJHlE5lMtTtygQBBMoC4ODRzZSSthhgVO5OZXlXViOAP6F8yfJGh-XGjBQPyg7g.B5qjmp3OJWSA8SUDOvlyBO_mh17NNHJNFD5qyvorh0c&qid=1772567165&sr=8-1]

Parenting from a Heart Connection

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the difference between parenting from a place of rules, fear, punishment, and outward conformity versus parenting from a place of love, heart connection, and internal responsibility. Fear may teach self-preservation, but love builds transformation. When we move from control on the outside to connection on the inside, we begin parenting heart to heart. That looks different at every age—understanding our kids’ needs, their love languages, and the power of bonding and healthy attachment, making sure both their physical and emotional needs are met. Our goal is to reflect the Father’s heart—to love our children the way He loves us—becoming a safe place they can run to, especially when they’ve messed up. When kids know nothing can separate them from our love, they begin to care how their choices affect the relationship. We’ll also talk about how our own upbringing and our view of God shape the way we parent, and how giving children age-appropriate choices teaches them they are powerful and responsible—while still guiding them in understanding obedience and authority.

Focus on Building Community

Lisa and Cheree are back in the studio after a long holiday break! Join in as they catch you up on what God has been speaking to their hearts and the exciting things unfolding in this new season. In this episode, they dive into what it truly means to live in authentic community and grow in spiritual maturity in our walk with the Lord. They explore the powerful shift from simply gaining head knowledge to experiencing life-changing heart transformation—and how that kind of growth impacts our parenting, our relationships, and the way we show up for one another. Tune in for an encouraging and honest conversation about faith, community, and becoming more like Christ together. Empowered Parenting registration link [https://newportchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3354212]

Isaiah 43 - Behold I Will Do A New Thing!

In this episode, we dive into the promise of Isaiah 43:19: “Behold, I will do a new thing.” Lisa and Cheree share what they’ve been sensing and hearing from the Lord in this season, opening up about the ways God speaks to them and how they personally process the journey of being led into new things. Together, they explore how to recognize internal resistance, release expectations and old mindsets that keep us stuck, and what it truly looks like to loosen our grip and hold our lives with an open hand. Join us as we unpack how God clearly leads us into new seasons—and discover practical ways to posture your heart to recognize, receive, and respond to the new thing He’s doing.