Welcome Home By Gina

EP. 29 Love Faith and Family with Aleeza Ben Shalom

What does it take to build a lasting, meaningful relationship in today's world? In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Aleeza Ben Shalom, renowned matchmaker, relationship expert, and star of the hit Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, to talk about love, family, faith, and the journey of finding your soulmate. Drawing from years of experience helping singles navigate the path to marriage, Aleeza shares practical wisdom for cultivating healthy relationships, recognizing compatibility, and approaching dating with intention and hope. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or simply interested in understanding what makes relationships thrive, you'll be encouraged by her insights on connection, commitment, and the qualities that build a strong foundation for lifelong love. We also discuss the importance of family, the role of values in relationships, and how to remain open to God's leading while pursuing meaningful connections. Aleeza's warmth, humor, and expertise make this a conversation filled with both encouragement and actionable advice. Be sure to pick up Aleeza's bestselling book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, available wherever books are sold. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that will leave you inspired, hopeful, and reminded that love is often found when preparation, purpose, and opportunity come together. Aleeza Ben Shalom: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/ [https://marriagemindedmentor.com/] Sign up for the monthly newsletter: www.welcomehomebygina.com [https://www.welcomehomebygina.com] Check out the Welcome Home Collective: welcomehomecollective.net Follow on Instagram: @welcomehomebygina And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating the show as it helps others discover the podcast and means so much! Thank you for being part of the Welcome Home community!

EP. 28 Shepherding The Home: God's Pattern For Parenting with Gina Romero

What does it mean to truly shepherd your home? In this episode, we explore God's beautiful design for parenting—not as a system of behavior management, but as a calling to lovingly guide, nurture, and disciple the children He has entrusted to us. Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as a Shepherd who leads with wisdom, protects with compassion, and gently directs His people toward truth. As parents, we are invited to reflect that same heart within our homes. We'll discuss how shepherding differs from merely enforcing rules, why relationship is the foundation of effective parenting, and how grace, truth, love, and boundaries work together to create an environment where children can flourish. You'll be encouraged to view your role not simply as raising responsible adults, but as cultivating hearts that know, trust, and follow God. Whether you're in the toddler years, navigating the challenges of adolescence, or simply seeking a more Christ-centered vision for your family, this conversation will help you embrace parenting as one of God's most important discipleship opportunities. Join me as we discover how ordinary moments in the home can become spiritual opportunities to point our children toward the Good Shepherd and His enduring love. Sign up for the monthly newsletter: www.welcomehomebygina.com [https://www.welcomehomebygina.com/] Check out the Welcome Home Collective: welcomehomecollective.net Follow on Instagram: @welcomehomebygina And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating the show as it helps others discover the podcast and means so much! Thank you for being part of the Welcome Home community!

EP. 27 Everyday Prayers For Gentleness with Christie Thomas

Join me and Christie Thomas of Little Shoots Deep Roots as we talk about the spiritual power held in gentleness. In her new book, Everyday Prayers for Gentleness, we'll discover gentleness not as weakness, but as Spirit-empowered strength. Discover how Christ-like gentleness can transform our relationships, parenting, faith, and everyday interactions in a world that often feels harsh. Sign up for the monthly newsletter: www.welcomehomebygina.com [https://www.welcomehomebygina.com] Check out the Welcome Home Collective: welcomehomecollective.net Follow on Instagram: @welcomehomebygina And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating the show as it helps others discover the podcast and means so much! Thank you for being part of the Welcome Home community!

EP. 26 Reclaiming Boldness with Megan Feveryear

Step out in Bold Faith and join Author and Podcaster Megan Feveryear for an episode of the Welcome Home Podcast! What is holding you back from reclaiming the bold dream you? Relcaim that dream today! Sign up for the monthly newsletter: www.welcomehomebygina.com [https://www.welcomehomebygina.com/] Check out the Welcome Home Collective: welcomehomecollective.net Follow on Instagram: @welcomehomebygina And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating the show as it helps others discover the podcast and means so much! Thank you for being part of the Welcome Home community!

EP. 25 50 Life Lessons From Recent Grads Janet McHenry

In this encouraging episode of The Welcome Home by Gina Show, Gina sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and prayer mentor Janet McHenry to discuss her inspiring book, 50 Life Lessons from Recent Grads. Janet McHenry is a bestselling Christian author, speaker, prayer mentor, and writing coach who lives in the beautiful Sierra Valley of Northern California with her husband, Craig, a cattle rancher. A former newspaper reporter and high school English teacher, Janet has authored more than 25 books, including the bestselling PrayerWalk and The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus. Through her ministry, speaking, and Sierra Valley Writers Retreat, she encourages others to deepen their faith, embrace prayer as a lifestyle, and pursue their God-given calling with purpose and joy. In her book, 50 Life Lessons for Recent Grads, Janet draws from the heartfelt wisdom and real-life experiences of young adults stepping into the next season of life, Janet shares timeless truths about faith, purpose, perseverance, and finding God's direction in every stage of the journey. Together, Gina and Janet explore how the lessons learned in seasons of transition can strengthen families, deepen our trust in God, and prepare us to walk boldly into the future He has planned for us. Whether you are a graduate yourself, parenting a young adult, or simply navigating change in your own life, this conversation is filled with practical encouragement, hope, and wisdom for the road ahead. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about legacy, life lessons, and learning to trust God through every new beginning. As always, please tag Janet and invite as a collaborator when you post, and add all my links to this description above. Sign up for the monthly newsletter: www.welcomehomebygina.com Check out the Welcome Home Collective: welcomehomecollective.net Follow on Instagram: @welcomehomebygina And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating the show as it helps others discover the podcast and means so much! Thank you for being part of the Welcome Home community! Sign up for the monthly newsletter: www.welcomehomebygina.com [https://www.welcomehomebygina.com] Check out the Welcome Home Collective: welcomehomecollective.net Follow on Instagram: @welcomehomebygina And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating the show as it helps others discover the podcast and means so much! Thank you for being part of the Welcome Home community!