Tag Archives: intentional

198: “And When You Pray” What Does Scripture Have to Say About Prayer

In this episode Sasha continues with this 2 part episode answering a question from Stephanie Kluck in the Mom Life Balance Community. Stephanie asked if we could speak to fasting and prayer on the podcast. Be sure to go back and listen to part one where Sasha dives into fasting.

Sasha starts by sharing that prayer is something all believers should be engaging in regularly according to the words of Jesus before He shares the Lord’s prayer. Sasha breaks down the different parts of the Lord’s prayer and cross references them with other areas of scripture helping us to gain a better understanding of prayer that Jesus provided to His disciples. She also encourages us that we don’t necessarily have to have a war room prayer lifestyle, but that sometimes, simply praying the name of Jesus can be enough.

197: “And When You Fast” Are You Fasting as a Spiritual Practice?

In this episode Sasha answers a question from the Mom Life Balance Community on Facebook from Stephanie Kluck. Stephanie asked if I could speak to the topics of prayer & fasting.

In part one of this episode Sasha shares about fasting. Sasha shares a personal testimony of how God worked through those around her and His spirit to bring her from not fasting, to doing regular three day fasts. She shares about fasting from multiple scripture passages in the Bible including: Jesus fasting in the wilderness, WHEN you fast, and living according to the Spirit.

196: The Truth about Why You’re Not Feeling Connected to God and How Your Phone and Sleep Habits Aren’t Helping – Live Coaching Call with Emily Diaz part 2

In this episode Sasha and Emily dive into the importance of a solid night time routine that helps produce a solid morning routine. Sasha shares about healthy sleep habits, namely getting your phone out of your bedroom, and the intimacy it can restore with your spouse. Sasha talks about the importance of accountability buddies and how they can help foster a positive morning routine and help deepen our relationship with God.

195: How Do I Spend Quality Time with God with a Newborn? Live Coaching Call with Emily Diaz part 1

In this episode Sasha shares a coaching call with Intentional Momma of the Month winner, Emily Diaz, from the Mom Life Balance Community on Facebook.

Emily asks, how do I spent quality time with God with one month old baby? AND how do I do the stay at home mom thing, take care of the home and get things done with a new baby?

Sasha shares encouragement to honor the sweet season of newborn life by giving yourself grace and enjoy that time with your newborn. Sasha also shares tips and solutions on how to have intentional quality time with God with a newborn. She shares how to simplify your relationship with God and seek Him without over creating stress, pressure, or getting into checklist Christianity.

*Be sure to come back and listen to part 2 of this episode where Sasha and Emily dive into night time routines, morning routines, healthy sleep habits and the intimacy it can restore with your spouse, the importance of accountability buddies.

193: The Truth About Playing With Your Kids with Joy Wendling part 2

In this episode Sasha chats with Joy Wendling. Enthusiastic. Passionate. Profound. Joy is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified parent coach, and founder of Created to Play. She has over 20 years of experience in children, youth, and family ministry, as well as a Master’s in Youth, Family, and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her idea of relaxing is gazing at the mountains from her island home with an ice-cold Diet Coke and a good book. Joy lives in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys laughing and playing with her five daughters and husband.

Sasha asks Joy to share about her specialty, playing with our kids. Joy encourages us that it’s totally normal and provides a number of reasons why it might be difficult to intentionally play with our littles. She also provides clarity on what ‘play’ is… or can be and shares a number of tips on how to shift our mindset around play. Joy provides Biblical truth to encourage mommas to prioritize intentional play, even if it means starting small.

192: How to Intentionally Play With Your Kids with Joy Wendling part 1

In this episode Sasha chats with Joy Wendling. Enthusiastic. Passionate. Profound. Joy is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified parent coach, and founder of Created to Play. She has over 20 years of experience in children, youth, and family ministry, as well as a Master’s in Youth, Family, and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her idea of relaxing is gazing at the mountains from her island home with an ice-cold Diet Coke and a good book. Joy lives in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys laughing and playing with her five daughters and husband.

Sasha asks Joy to share about her specialty, playing with our kids. Joy encourages us that it’s totally normal and provides a number of reasons why it might be difficult to intentionally play with our littles. She also provides clarity on what ‘play’ is… or can be and shares a number of tips on how to shift our mindset around play. Joy provides Biblical truth to encourage mommas to prioritize intentional play, even if it means starting small.

191: How to Keep It Christian With Your Close… And Often Difficult… Relatives

In this episode Sasha shares all about her semi-annual MEtreats. Don’t let the name fool you… it’s not about wordly things… although a little pampering never hurts right?!

Some of the questions Sasha gets most around the times of year she takes these little solo trips is “what is a MEtreat?”, “what do you do?”, “oh wow, how did you get your husband to agree to that?”.

Sasha spills the beans answering all of these questions and more in this special episode. She shares what her life was like before these retreats became a regular thing in her life and how she created the space… still creates the space… in her days and weeks. She shares about what she does on her MEtreats and the fruits that come out of this very intentional time. Sasha encourages listeners on how to create space to get quiet and live intentionally with what you have now, so that you’re in a place to truly honor more space as it becomes available to you.

188: What Is a MEtreat? How to Get Quiet and Create Connected Time with God

In this episode Sasha shares all about her semi-annual MEtreats. Don’t let the name fool you… it’s not about wordly things… although a little pampering never hurts right?!

Some of the questions Sasha gets most around the times of year she takes these little solo trips is “what is a MEtreat?”, “what do you do?”, “oh wow, how did you get your husband to agree to that?”.

Sasha spills the beans answering all of these questions and more in this special episode. She shares what her life was like before these retreats became a regular thing in her life and how she created the space… still creates the space… in her days and weeks. She shares about what she does on her MEtreats and the fruits that come out of this very intentional time. Sasha encourages listeners on how to create space to get quiet and live intentionally with what you have now, so that you’re in a place to truly honor more space as it becomes available to you.

187: Back to School… How to Honor Seasonal Changes

Are you’re children preparing to go back to school?
Do you (or your kids) struggle with the change of the season?
How do you honor this seasonal change and show up powerfully effective in the areas that matter most?

In this episode Sasha shares a little more about seasons and digs into 4 tips on how to honor seasonal changes. She explores what the season you’re going into is for, what it’s about, and what your focus is within the season. She talks about non-negotiables for yourself, kids, and family as a whole. Lastly Sasha explores the importance and power of saying no to things that aren’t for you in this season.

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186: 2 Secrets to Make Your Time-Blocks Work

Have you tried time blocking and it just doesn’t work?
Maybe you’re afraid to try time blocking because you don’t’ want a rigid schedule dictating your life & days.
Did you know that most people are time blocking wrong?

In this episode Sasha shares why most struggle with consistency and discipline in terms of their schedules and time blocks… spoiler alert, it has little to do with consistency and discipline and more to do with expectations. She goes on to share the two reasons time blocking simply isn’t working for many and how to shift out of the rigid ineffective time blocking strategy. Sasha encourages listeners to tweak their expectations when it comes to time blocks and implement these two secrets to create harmony and balance in your schedule.