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27- How to Teach Kids to Hear God's Voice and SO much More! Jennifer and her Oldest Daughter Samantha Share Together

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Front Parking Spot Podcast, designed for faith-fueled moms embarking on a spiritual journey that transcends motherhood. This episode features our host, Jennifer Bosma, in a heart-to-heart conversation with a special guest, Samantha, her firstborn, and a committed mom of three.
Samantha's devotion to her children and her unyielding faith in God are truly inspiring. During this episode, she opens up about her experiences in motherhood, delving into her relentless strive to spiritually enrich her family despite the challenges of raising three children under five.
You will listen to her nuggets of wisdom on how to weave God's teachings into daily activities, divert children from negativity, and the significance of faith-based affirmations. Samantha touches on maintaining a kind, loving aura within her family, in spite of the everyday hurdles.
This episode is complete with valuable tips for moms at different stages of motherhood, encouraging a lean into God's love and nurturing a faith-founded household. It serves as a timely reminder that with God, there is enough grace for all moms, aiming not for perfection, but a divine promise.
Immerse in the heartening dialogue between mother and daughter in the thick of parenting, grappling with day-to-day challenges, yet standing firm in their faith. This episode is chock-full with knowledge to cultivate a spiritual family, shared with a blend of edifying lessons, emotive instances, and practical tips.
Discover how the power of prayer and faith shapes day-to-day life and how Psalm 91 earns a place in your hearts, providing a shield of peace and protection for you and your children. Learn to recognize God's voice and use faith as an armor against fear, illuminate the significance of the acronym 'False Evidence Appearing Real' in battling fear.
Get a glimpse into strategies of incorporating prayer into daily rituals, exemplifying the importance of instilling prayerfulness in children from an early age. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, epitomizing the profound bond between mother, daughter, and their steadfast faith in God. Fortify your faith, recognize the power of prayer, and master the art of spiritually shielding your family in everyday encounters.
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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26-A 90-Year-Old Moms Life Lessons with Special Guest Joan Richter

Welcome to an enriching episode of the Front Parking Spot Podcast. This is a safe haven for faith-based moms eager to nourish their spiritual foundation in raising a family. In episode 26, our host, Jennifer Bosma, introduces a special guest, her 90-year-old mother, Joan, a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In a heartfelt exchange, Joan shares timeless wisdom about faith, family, and forgiveness, gleaned from her robust life experiences.
Joan's tale is a testament to the immense power of faith. She generously shares how her unshakeable trust in God gave her the strength to overcome life's stormy periods, such as her husband's struggles with alcoholism and a faltering business during a recession. Joan's unwavering faith during tribulations serves as a poignant reminder that with patience, prayer, and determination, we can weather any storm.
If you're a mom navigating life's challenges or seeking reassurance of God's love and protection, Joan's faith-moving journey and life lessons will provide encouragement. Join us as Joan delves deep into personal stories of raising children, upholding faith, and managing life's ups and downs.
Joan’s insights emphasize the valuable role faith plays in a family, the power of shared meals to fortify relationships, and the importance of living in the present moment, away from distracting gadgets. Her heartfelt advice for future generations also underscores unchanging truths about faith, love, and parenting.
As we traverse life's crossroads, take heart in Joan's 'rocking chair test', an introspective exercise allowing you to resonate with your future self's possible regrets. This resounding episode serves as a tender reminder that faith and family remain paramount in raising children well, steering through life's decisions, and persistently striving for life's front parking spot, despite the odds.
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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25- The Power of Forgiveness with Guest Jennifer Noel Wilson

In this inspiring 25th episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast, host Jennifer Bosma engages in a heart-touching conversation with Jennifer Noel Wilson, a children's author and long-time children's ministry leader. In the episode titled "The Power of Forgiveness," Jennifer Noel Wilson delves into the delicate topic of forgiveness, explored through her journey of forgiving her father after he left her family as a child.
Jennifer Wilson shares her childhood experiences filled with longing and loss but finally led to the Christian faith by a friend at school, which brought her to the understanding of the faith, a relationship with Jesus, and the power of forgiveness. By courageously offering her father forgiveness, she could liberate herself from the emotional chains that had hindered her spiritual growth. This episode is a powerful testament to the transformative power forgiveness can bring to our personal lives and relationships, offering hope and inspiration to all.
Apart from this pivotal discussion, Jennifer Noel Wilson offers insights about Godly parenting, emphasizing the importance of modeling forgiveness to our children. This episode speaks volumes to mothers and anyone seeking to lead a more accessible and Christ-like life. Tune in for this enlightening talk – it’s time to choose to forgive.
Here is how to reach Jennifer Noel Wilson and the book she recommended to read about relationships.
Website: https://www.jennifernoelwilson.com/
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenn.n.wilson.author/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjennifernwilson
 
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jnoelwilson
 
The Best Trophy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/azcyLIH 
 
Book and Movie recommended on the Forgiveness topic is:Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp
Also, tune into the movie, I Can Only Imagine on Netflix- the band Mercy Me tells their story.
 
 
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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24-Practice What You Preach-Insightful Parenting Practices with Michelle Rahal

In episode 24 of the Front Parking Spot podcast, we invite award-winning Christian author, writing coach, speaker, and former news radio journalist Michelle Rahal to discuss the crucial topic of "Practicing What We Preach." A former family ministry director and published educational consultant, Michelle uses her wealth of experience to highlight parents' important role as models for their children's behaviors.
Being a faith-based mom calls for more than telling your children what to do. It demands living a Christian life for your family and demonstrating the behavior you wish your child to replicate.  Michelle provides a detailed exploration of improper behaviors such as yelling, swearing, lying, gossiping, and bullying exhibited by parents who inadvertently teach these to their children. On a hopeful note, she counteracts each adverse behavior with appropriate behaviors that parents should display. Focusing on critical virtues like forgiveness, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, joy, peace, patience, self-control, and most importantly, love, she emphasizes the need for parents to be active models of these behaviors. (Galatians 5:22)
This episode is a genuine wellspring of knowledge for parents, teachers, grandparents, and anyone in a role of influence on a child. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode about practicing what we preach. Your actions may be shaping the future behavior of your children more than you realize. Connect with us and join our faith-focused community of mamas trying to be the best they can be through Jesus.
You can connect with Michelle on Instagram @michellelayerrahal
Her website: https://www.michellelayerrahal.com
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleLayerRahal/
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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23-Five Ways Not to be Disappointed this Mother's Day

Are you looking for ways not to be disappointed this Mother's Day? Do you want your family to give you a great Mother's Day and need ideas on how to make this happen? Welcome to today's episode of the Front Parking Spot Podcast, where host Jennifer Bosma, a Christian children's book author and former teacher, shares her insights and wisdom on ways to make your Mother's Day great.
The episode begins with Jennifer reflecting on her experiences with Mother's Day, reminiscing about the contrasting traditions surrounding the occasion in her family and that of her husbands.
Her family of mostly girls treated Mother's Day as a special occasion, showering their mother and grandmother with pampering and love. However, in her husband's family, the day's significance was lowered due to the composition of the all-male family. This led to a certain level of clash in expectations when Jennifer began her own family and looked forward to Mother's Day.
Drawing from this personal experience, Jennifer shares five helpful tips to ensure mothers will not be disappointed come Mother's Day.
She emphasized the necessity of a heartfelt conversation with the family about Mother's Day expectations. She suggested giving them a list of activities that would make the day special and letting them choose.
For mothers who like receiving gifts, Jennifer advised them to let their families know about their preference. She also stressed that mothers should accept and internalize the compliments, messages and tokens that families offer.
Lastly, she spoke about the importance of planning an activity a mom desires to do for herself on Mother’s Day, be it indulging in self-care or executing a long-planned project.
Finally, Jennifer ended the podcast by reminding all mothers of their exceptional role and the blessing that is motherhood.
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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22 - Dear Mom, Check Your Measuring Stick with guest, Melinda Schmiedeknecht

In episode 22, we delve into the inspiring journey of Melinda Schmiedeknecht, a successful businesswoman and organizer of two support communities for women. Rooted in Christianity, she shares her empowering journey of self-discovery guided by God's love. Her story is a beacon of inspiration for all moms, inviting them to reevaluate their measuring sticks in line with Jesus and His promises, rather than societal norms.
As moms, it's natural to measure our success based on the outcomes we see in our children and careers. However, Melinda offers a powerful perspective, suggesting that our measuring stick should be our commitment to follow God's path, using His direction and guidance in all aspects of life. In her own words, "The expectation is to love Him and love others. If I'm doing my imperfect best to love God and those around me, then that's my measuring stick for success." This shift in perspective empowers us to focus on our spiritual growth and personal journey.
Discover how you can overcome self-doubt and negativity that may be projected onto you. Learn to evaluate every word spoken to you, whether positive or negative. Find confidence in the positive words and consider the negative ones, checking whether they may hold any truth. Remember to brush it off if it only aims to belittle you.
Be encouraged in knowing that as long as you give your best and trust God, He'll take care of your failures. You can always strive for improvement and learn how to grow from weaknesses or past mistakes.
This empowering episode is not just for moms; it's an inspiring listen for every woman. All are encouraged to tune in. Remember, the ultimate measuring stick should always be Jesus.
Please follow and connect with Melinda on Instagram @mizschmitty
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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21-Harnessing the Transformative Power of God's Word with Guest, Patsy Burnette

In this enlightening episode 21 of Front Parking Spot podcast, Jennifer Bosma - a Christian children's book author and podcast host - warmly welcomes Patsy Burnette, an experienced mom and passionate Christian. Patsy comes equipped with inspiring insights and practical resources centered on harnessing the transformative power of God's Word for both moms and their children.
As an accomplished author of three insightful books - "The Heart That Heals", "Sweeter Than Honey", and "Sixteen Names of God", Patsy is well-versed in Bible studies, faith, and family life. She shares her journey and her experiences in walking the Christian path alongside her family. She also introduces us to two key resources: "gospel-centered resources for little hearts and minds" - a free download designed to help instill the truths of the gospel in young minds, and "Sweeter Than Honey" - a 365-day devotional journey through God's Word that offers fresh insights and deeper understanding.
In this episode, Patsy also shares her personal spiritual journey and encourages moms to promote dependence on God rather than independence. She reassures us that we find our ultimate strength through Him. Tune in for an episode full of reassurances, wisdom, and useful tools to strengthen yours and your child's faith journey. Find strength, guidance, inspiration, and be encouraged to deepen your relationship with God.
Tap into the resources that Patsy mentioned here:
Here are the links I spoke of in the podcast:
"Gospel-Centered Resources for Little Hearts & Minds." 
“Sweeter Than Honey: A 365-Day Devotional Journey”
Read January for FREE   
Join the private Facebook group 
Free Media Kit for small group leaders
 
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Looking for a book for the next baby shower with the "bring a book instead of a card." request? Order a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans at:
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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20-Raising Resilient and Independent Children with Christian Counselor and Therapist, Nancy Grabe

 In this episode, Nancy Grabe, a seasoned Christian counselor, therapist, wife, and mom, discusses the all-important subject of building independence in our children. Listen in as Nancy shares her tips and insightful analogies to help parents encourage resilience, self-care, and independence in their kids.
With our guest, Nancy Grabe, on board, this episode is packed with first-hand experiences, enlightening analogies, and real advice to inspire and reassure moms. Listen as Nancy shares her journey as a mom and how she's helped countless families build the foundations their children need to thrive through her Foundational Family program.
Together, we explore what God says about parenting, how we can assist our children in carrying their burdens, and the importance of instilling independence from a young age. Nancy doesn't just provide theoretical advice but equips you with practical tools and strategies that will empower you to help your child grow in strength, resilience, and, most importantly, independence.
Join us in this enlightening conversation and embrace the joy of raising independent kids. Discover how to equip your children for the world, foster their resilience, and ensure their happiness. All of this and more on the Front Parking Spot podcast—your go-to resource for faith-based parenting. We are firm believers in the transformative power of building independence in our children, God's way, and we hope to inspire you with this belief!
Special Guest: Nancy Grabe-Foundational Family -Christian Counselor, Therapist, and Parenting Coach www.FoundationalFamily.com
nancy@nancygrabe.com
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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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19-What Are You Not Willing to Surrender? Special Guest, Katy Gillis

In this heartfelt discussion of episode 19, we delve into the transformative power of consistently engaging with the Word of God and surrendering to His will. We uncover Katy's decision to surrender her deepest controls and fears, brought about by prayer and reading the Bible daily, which amplified her spiritual well-being and significantly impacted her family life.
Our conversation offers practical tips and inspiring stories that contain wisdom, conviction, and understanding. It is an invitation to reevaluate what you might be holding back from God with previously learned beliefs and be fully open to asking for God's will and surrendering to what He has for you. In this case, it was being open to adding another baby to the family when previously this idea was rationalized as not being an option.
Unfold stories that underline the beauty of surrender, the joy of change, and the strength to be drawn from embracing faith in the journey of motherhood radiate from this podcast. Tune into this episode, which communicates a message of divine trust, family and the peace conferred by surrendering to God's plans through Katy's narrative.
Katy Gillis is a soon-to-be mom of four and a beacon of trust and obedience in God's wise decision-making process with her kids and husband of 18 years. She is certified in Natural Health and Clinical Nutrition, Biblical Coaching, and a Brain Health Trainer who shares her inspiring experiences via her Instagram page and connects with other Christian women dedicated to reading and understanding the Bible. 
Join us as Katy Gillis enlightens us with her journey of surrender, inspiring mothers to trust God's divine wisdom when making significant life decisions.
Connect with Katy:
Renew Christian Coaching https://katygillis.wixsite.com/renew  
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katy_gillis/ 
Personal Blog https://www.katygillis.com/ 
 
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Are you looking for a book for the next baby shower with the "bring a book instead of a card." request? Order a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans, at:
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
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18-How to Hear from God When He Seems Silent- A Candid Talk with Author Jennifer Bosma

Are you in a challenging time of life when you are not hearing from God as you would like to? Are you wondering why you aren't feeling spiritually connected?
In episode 18, Jennifer candidly narrates the struggles she encountered when she felt God's silence, the periods when, despite traditional ways of seeking, it was challenging to feel God's presence. She also shares her personal experiences from mission trips, devotional retreats, and daily worship practices that bolstered her spiritual bond with God. In the modern world teeming with electronic diversions, Jennifer reiterates the value of carving out quality time for communion with God and for her this is best first thing in the morning.
Reminiscing about a difficult phase marked with a legal challenge, health struggles, personal loss, and betrayal, Jennifer illustrates how unforgiveness can strain a relationship with God. She emphasizes the cathartic power of forgiveness and the indispensability of sticking to God’s Word.
Woven within this discussion, we draw insights from 1 Samuel 28 with Saul and David, and how the lessons therein can benefit current-day mothers steering their complicated lives. This episode emphasizes the critical role of steady prayer, Bible studies, and maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus. It elucidates the power of forgiveness, discusses strategies for effective listening to God's voice, and the benefits of resources like The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble to strengthen your faith and biblical growth.
This episode invites moms to introspect their present spiritual state and rekindle their spiritual connection. It highlights the role of forgiveness in re-establishing divine communication and encourages the use of resources like the Bible Recap for continued spiritual development. Strengthen your faith, foster clarity through prayer, embrace forgiveness, and strive for obedience to God's commands.
This episode is a loving invitation for moms to nurture their faith, and fortify their spiritual lives, as they strive towards their Front Parking Spot, all the while upholding an Ephesians 3:20 mindset.
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Looking for a book for the next baby shower with the "bring a book instead of a card." request? Order a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans at:
Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma
Thanks, Moms for listening and please share with others! Have an Ephesians 3:20 day as your go for the Front Parking Spot in your life today!