Front Parking Spot- Praying Moms Raising Christian Families in Today’s World
Are you a faith-based mom trying to live a Christian life for your family? Have you been concerned with the world your child is growing up in regarding media, politics, and social agendas? Do you want to learn ways to have direction over your child’s spiritual growth? Are you interested in being the best wife and mom you can be, all while enjoying life? I have discovered many ways to help Christian moms navigate these concerns of faith, family, and life, which are all included in this podcast. I’m Jennifer Bosma, and I’m so excited that you are here on my Front Parking Spot podcast. I vividly remember what it felt like to have those concerns over my family, how to grow my faith, and how to learn scripture promises, all while navigating life joyfully! I sometimes felt like I was swimming upstream in a culture that doesn’t honor tried-and-true biblical principles based on Jesus. My 23 years of teaching elementary school to over 500 children, guiding parents and kids in their educational journey, coupled with decades of biblical study, and being the author of three Christian children’s books, brings me here to help you with your concerns over your Christian family. This podcast shares solutions, inspiration, and encouragement to help you now. Inside this podcast, you will find tried and true faith-based ideas and strategies to enhance every aspect of your Christian home with your kids and husband. You will discover ways to grow with Jesus at the helm and be the best wife and mom that He designed you to be. Listen in as you clean up your kitchen, drive your car for pick up, or fold that never-ending pile of laundry, and be encouraged to know that God has his Front Parking Spot set aside for you if you only take the chance and go for it. Learn how to live out your Ephesians 3:20 life promise. ”Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we can ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” Share this podcast with other Moms like you, and please remember to review it. Reviews help other Moms learn about this podcast to help boost their faith as it does for you. My Christian Children’s books I Know the Plans and The Baby Garden are available at my website at www.jenniferbosma.com Follow me on Instagram @frontparkingspot Join on Facebook at Front Parking Spot - Mom Community I can’t wait for you to join in as you navigate your day as God intended you to live it.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Moms, here is a fresh look into the ten best ways to have your best life. In this podcast, our host, Jennifer Bosma, a faith-based mom and Christian children's book author, invites you to reflect upon the ever-relevant Ten Commandments from an insightful new perspective. Jennifer examines each commandment, providing valuable real-world examples that relate to parents' modern experiences, helping listeners apply these timeless rules in their journey as mothers and Christians. Sit back, relax, and prepare to gain fresh insight into these commandments that will lead you into your best life.
Jennifer has spent 23 years as a teacher and is now sharing her expertise and passion in nurturing children’s spiritual growth with fellow moms. She will give you invaluable guidance for how to live a Christian life in alignment with biblical principles. As you listen while doing household chores, on a drive or merely enjoying some quiet time, find comfort in knowing you aren't alone in your quest to be the best mom and role model possible.
The episode begins with a brief history of how Moses received the Ten Commandments from God, providing a strong foundation for the discussion that follows. Jennifer creatively calls them the 'original ten,' emphasizing that these are commandments, not mere suggestions. She simplifies and breaks down each commandment, allowing moms to develop a deeper understanding and connection with these ancient divine laws.
Jennifer’s refreshing take on the Ten Commandments challenges listeners to review their perception of God and morality. She asks soul-stirring questions, encouraging reflection on what our 'God' might be and highlights the importance of putting God first. The episode further navigates the concepts of idol worship, respecting God's name, the sanctity of life, loyalty in relationships, honesty, and gratitude. Jennifer insightfully illustrates how the commandments help maintain peace and stability in life.
The session wraps with the Jewish prayer Shema, emphasizing the significance of loving God with all our heart and soul, and teaching our children to do the same. Jennifer passionately challenges all faith-based moms to share the 'Original Ten' with their children as life lessons for their spiritual and moral development.
Don’t miss the opportunity to find clarity on these global moral norms rooted in religion. Join Jennifer for a heart-warming session and learn to apply these timeless commandments in your life as a faithful follower of Christ.
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Welcome, moms! In Episode 6, we discuss an important question many of us grapple with - Does God seem distant to you? Indeed, how can we bring Him closer to our lives and hearts?
Are you striving to lead a Christ-centered life for your family? Would you like to have a more profound impact on your child's spiritual growth? Tune in to this podcast for insightful ways to deepen your faith and learn how to be the ultimate wife and mother. Let's embark on this spiritual journey together with a short, concise message.
Moving on to our core topic - relationships and vineyards. I draw parallels between an interpersonal relationship and our connection with God. What if we viewed our relationship with the God as the gardener, Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches? By cutting off distractions (sucker shoots) and staying attached to the vine, we can grow and bear fruit in our spiritual lives and become closer to Jesus in the process.
This podcast also reveals three effective practices to stay connected with Jesus and nurture our spiritual growth. Firstly, we can invite God into our lives through prayer. Secondly, gathering resources to boost our faith also helps to facilitate this growth. Go to my website for some excellent suggestions. Lastly, engaging in group studies - such as the one at Front Parking Spot Moms - can foster spiritual development and community engagement.
Remember, we must strive to truly abide in Jesus, soak in His presence, and let Him drive our lives. By doing so, we can ensure that our spiritual growth doesn't rot but flourishes into bountiful fruit. So, brace yourselves, mamas, as we together embark on this journey for the front parking spot in our extraordinary lives.
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Front Parking Spot Podcast, your resource for empowering and nurturing a faith-based family life. This episode features a heartfelt journey of your host, Jennifer Bosma, a mom, grandma, former teacher, and Christian book author. In an engaging storytelling format, she shares a practical and impactful practice she adopted - keeping a lifetime journal for her kids. Discover how these journals turned out to be the most priceless gift she ever gave to her children.
Jennifer explains how these lifetime journals, filled with personal reflections, prayers, and milestones, gave her and her children a tangible, heartfelt record of their journey together. Whether you're a new parent or stepping into the role of a grandparent, these real-life experiences will inspire you to adopt this practice and indulge in the joy of creating lasting memories.
Moreover, there's a precious tip for married couples as well. Discover how keeping a shared journal can strengthen your bond and help shape your marital journey. The words you share over the years in this book will testify to your love and God's unwavering faithfulness in each situation.
Take advantage of this episode's giveaway! Jennifer is offering a journal to the one lucky listener who reviews the episode on your favorite platform, visits her website, and subscribes to her website. Follow the instructions given in the podcast and stand a chance to win.
So, tune in now, whether you are busy tidying up or driving, and let Jennifer's beautiful gift idea inspire and uplift the precious children in your home. Remember, God has reserved a special Front Parking Spot in life just for you.
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Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Welcome to the Front Parking Spot podcast! This episode highlights the importance of starting the journey into the magical world of books with your child from birth. Veteran mother, grandmother, and Christian children's book author, Jennifer Bosma, offers her captivating insights into nurturing your child’s spiritual growth and literacy through reading to your baby when they are a newborn.
This episode discusses the remarkable benefits of early reading, backed by a compelling study conducted by a Rhode Island hospital. The study found significant vocabulary advances in babies who were read to from birth compared to their counterparts, highlighting that early reading notably enhances your child’s linguistic and verbal abilities.
Listen to Jennifer Bosma's personal story about realizing the importance of reading to her newborn granddaughter and how this profound experience led her to author the impactful book, "I Know the Plans". She also generously shares her tips on how to capture your child's attention with colorful books, engaging rhymes and regular reading routines.
Embrace the pleasures of reading to your little ones from birth and reap the numerous virtues it brings along. Not only does it aid early literacy, but it also strengthens emotional bonds and engagement with your baby, grandchild, niece, nephew, or child.
Further, the episode shares how storytelling filled with various emotions and expressions can be both entertaining and educational for your child and the future of their fluency when they are readers. The essence of reading should ideally be instilled from the very first day, nurturing a lifelong love for books.
But do remember, it's never too late to start. Even if your child is older, you can start slowly with short phrases and gradually transition to whole books. Books serve as a brilliant tool to share faith, wisdom, and good values in your child's routine.
Tune into this episode as we delve into the joy and advantages of reading to your newborn, and learn how to cultivate a lasting love for books.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Welcome to episode three of the Front Parking Spot podcast, where you can find faith-based guidance and power over your child's spiritual growth. Today's discussion will revolve around the topic "Seven Easy and Quick Prayer Strategies for Busy Moms." These are effective ways to implement prayer quickly into your day-to-day activities.
In this episode, you will learn practical ways to include prayer in your routine regardless of how busy your day might be. Beyond providing strategies, I will also share personal anecdotes and how these habits have influenced my life and those around me. Whether it's developing association-based triggers for prayer, turning brief stops during your commute into moments of prayer or incorporating prayer into traditionally non-spiritual activities like watching the sunrise or sunset.
Apart from this, I have also shared effective ways about how to react when someone requests prayer, suggested praise music for your car ride, discussed the importance of blessing meals, and introduced the beneficial practice of incorporating prayer into your child's morning and bedtime routines.
Good prayer habits can significantly impact not just your spiritual life but also help cultivate a positive environment at home. Tune in to learn more about the power of prayer and let it resonate with you for a lifetime. Remember, the front parking spot in life is always reserved for you!
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Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Do you sometimes have fears and concerns that seem to consume your thoughts? Do you sometimes have problems shaking those worries that pop into your head? This podcast will give you so much freedom on ways to pull out those fears before they take root and get interwoven into your thought patterns. Give yourself 10 minutes to transform your thinking to take every thought into the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5) This podcast will truly set you free!
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Busy Moms, do you want to go for all God has for you in your life? Are you ready to trade in mediocrity and focus on the blessings that await you and your family? If so, join me on my podcast and learn how to go for the Front Parking Spot in your life. This will give you a new mentality in regard to your relationship with God. Not to mention the meaning and mantra behind my podcast title.Join me for a quick snapshot of why you want to go for the Front Parking Spot in your life today.
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Hey There, Mama!
Welcome to the Front Parking Spot Podcast!
It seems like yesterday when I was taking all three of my daughters (ages 6,4,2) to a local amusement park. I had a year pass, so why not? Driving up, the parking lot was packed. It seemed I needed to head for the back. I decided to take a chance, and I went for the front parking spots, and guess what? There wasn't one but two open spots! I zipped into one of them and unloaded. A life theme had just begun. So many people settle for the back spots, but it's usually available if you take a chance and go for the front parking spot. How does this relate to your life? In every way imaginable with God at the helm. So, live by Ephesians 3:20 and go for the front parking spot in your life today. If you take the chance and go for it, you'll be amazed at how the opportunities will open up!