From Reaction to Connection: Strengthening Bonds with Your Adult Children

Two Grandmothers. Eight Kids. Almost a Century of Marriage: Let's Get Real. With Guest, Daniele Hage

Sometimes God orchestrates introductions decades in the making. Daniele Hage and I share a dear mutual friend, have walked remarkably similar paths, and yet had never met until recently. The moment I learned that Daniele wasn't just a passionate follower of Christ, but also a respected relationship expert married to her husband Steve for 45 years, I knew I wanted to sit down and learn from her. We discovered so many parallels in our stories—marrying young in a life of full time ministry with pastor-husbands, raising several children, building strong marriages, maintaining close relationships with our adult children, and now enjoying the privilege of collaborating with them in meaningful ways. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom, hard-earned perspective, and encouraging truths for every season of family life. Whether you're newly married, decades into marriage, navigating relationships with adult children, or simply longing to build a stronger family legacy, I think you'll find some real treasure here. I'd love to hear what stands out to you after you listen. Drop a comment and join the conversation.

Faith, Family & a Huntsman Spider: An Aussie Grandmother’s Unexpected Journey

In this beautiful conversation, I sit down with my dear friend of over 30 years—an Australian mother of 4, grandmother of 5 (and counting!), and now a self-published children’s book author. We talk about her unexpected journey into writing a full-color illustrated book series about an adventurous Australian huntsman spider—and how this creative endeavor is helping her pass on truth, courage, and curiosity to the next generation. Together, we explore the unique power of Christian faith in both parenting and grandparenting, the joy and responsibility of legacy, and how the “second chapter” of life is ripe for purpose and creativity. Whether you’re a mom in the trenches or a grandmother dreaming about what’s next, this episode will encourage you to dream big, walk boldly in faith, and see your influence in a whole new light. 🎧 Tune in—you’ll leave inspired, challenged, and reminded that it’s never too late to make an impact.

From Homeschooling Farm Wife to Copywriting Powerhouse: How Christa Nichols Transformed Crisis into a 6 Figure Business in a Year

In this episode, Denise Mira interviews Christa Nichols, an Iowa farm wife and homeschool mom, who went from sudden unemployment to building a 6-figure copywriting business in just one year. Christa shares how she discovered her niche in writing sales copy that converts, and her passion for empowering other moms through her Written Results Academy. Her inspiring journey highlights the power of finding your passion and turning it into a thriving business. Keywords copywriting, sales copy, freelance, business, conversion, digital marketing, paid traffic, video view ads, Written Results Academy Takeaways Finding your passion and turning it into a profitable business is possible. Writing sales copy that converts requires grabbing attention, connecting with the audience, and writing with a purpose. Paid traffic and video view ads can be effective strategies for building audiences and increasing sales. Training and mentoring others in your field can be fulfilling and empowering. Having a supportive network and belief in yourself are crucial for success. Sound Bites "I became obsessed with digital marketing, paid traffic and the power of words to create conversions." "Within 60 days, our monthly income had tripled." "When you focus on speaking to your exact person, talking about their pain points and a solution, a small result solution, something that's relatable, something that's funny, something that's heartfelt, then those people turn their attention to you and they're like, I get this person, this person gets me, I think I'll follow them." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:47 Transitioning from Stay-at-Home Mom to Freelance Copywriter 06:03 Finding a New Path and Starting Over 10:32 The Challenges and Rewards of Being an Entrepreneur 13:16 The Role of Faith and Support in Overcoming Challenges 16:32 Narrowing Focus and Finding Success in Sales Copywriting 20:12 Training Others and Building Written Results Academy 25:46 The Impact of Copywriting and the Power of Words 29:05 Success Stories and Results with Copywriting 35:37 Using Paid Traffic and Video View Ads to Build Audiences 38:03 The Journey from Stay-at-Home Mom to Successful Copywriter

Revolutionizing Education: One Mama Bear's Mission Empowering Parents to Launch Hybrid Schools

In this episode, Denise Mira interviews Lesley Russell, a seasoned homeschool Mama Bear of four and the founder of her branded Equip 2:10—a movement that is, in her words, “bringing God back onto the mountain of education and helping children walk in their identity in Jesus Christ, in the calling on their life that only they can fulfill." Equip 2:10 is a discipleship-based hybrid model that merges homeschooling with the best of traditional schooling to “bring the Holy Spirit onto the mountain of education,” as Mrs. Russell declares. Leslie shares powerful testimonies of student transformation and invites believers from all walks of life to join the education revolution by launching their very own Equip 2:10 campus to impact culture. Keywords homeschooling, education, discipleship, identity, calling, high school, college credits, Children's Educational Opportunity Act Takeaways Parents play a crucial role in their children's education and should be actively involved in their learning journey. Homeschooling can provide a nurturing and supportive environment for students, leading to improved well-being and academic success. Equip 210 focuses on discipleship and helping children discover their identity and calling in Christ. The program offers opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credits and develop valuable skills. The Children's Educational Opportunity Act in California aims to provide educational savings accounts for families, giving them more choice and control over their children's education. Sound Bites "We are in an education revolution." "Parents, just know that you have options." "This generation is the most anxious, depressed, suicidal generation in the history of our United States." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leslie Russell and Equip 210 03:16 The Revolution of Education and the Impact of COVID-19 08:44 The Journey of Homeschooling and the Birth of Equip 210 12:21 The Shift to Equip 210 and the Focus on Discipleship 14:36 Parental Involvement and the Importance of Creating a Kingdom Culture 17:29 Flexible Options for Parents and the Benefits of Homeschooling 22:03 Testimonies of Transformed Students and the Impact of Equip 210 27:07 Starting a School with Equip 210 and the Children's Educational Opportunity Act 33:40 The Hope and Future of Education Reform

From Reaction to Connection: Strengthening Bonds with Your Adult Children

In this podcast episode, Denise Mira, mother of 5 grown sons and 4 dear daughter-in-laws, discusses maintaining healthy relationships with adult children. She emphasizes biblical principles throughout as she reminds us of the importance of recognizing and embracing the independence of adult children. She advises against reacting impulsively and encourages responding with a pure heart.  Denise also highlights the significance of forgiveness, blessing, and believing in God's love. She urges listeners to put on a new mindset and break free from negative patterns. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay close to God and build vibrant relationships with your adult children. Takeaways Recognize and embrace the independence of adult children. Respond to situations with a pure heart instead of reacting impulsively. Practice forgiveness and bless those who may have hurt you. Put on a new mindset and break free from negative patterns. Stay close to God and build vibrant relationships with adult children. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:26 The Independence of Adult Children 03:19 Keeping a Pure Heart 04:11 Negative Postures to Avoid 05:07 Forgiveness and Blessing 06:02 Believing in God's Love 06:58 Putting on the New Man 08:16 Letting the Word Work in Us 09:11 Trusting God's Work in Our Children 10:05 Breaking Generational Patterns 12:25 Developing Grace and Mercy 13:38 Building Healthy Relationships 14:03 Sowing Seeds for a Vibrant Relationship 15:25 Staying Close to God