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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.

190: The Importance of Bringing Intentionality & Mindset into Your Budgeting with Kara Walker part 2

Do you know how to talk to your kids about money?
How does your relationship with money impact your children?
Do you desire to raise financially literate kids?

In this episode Sasha chats with Kara Walker, Host of the Money & Mental Peace Podcast. Kara graduated from college debt-free, and is now on a quest to help other students do the same. She is a twenty-something Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and recovering over-achiever. Kara enjoys goal-setting, budgeting, and living a debt-free lifestyle, and wants to help YOU do the same!

Kara shares about money baggage and how our own money mindset shows up in what we teach our kids about money. Kara talks about the importance of positive words towards money and how we can help raise financially literate kids. Kara provides many examples of positive word usage and encourages parents to ask their children powerful questions about money at even a young age. Kara digs into the things we can do with money (give, save, spend) and the importance of each.

189: How to Talk to Your Kids about Money with Kara Walker part 1

Do you know how to talk to your kids about money?
How does your relationship with money impact your children?
Do you desire to raise financially literate kids?

In this episode Sasha chats with Kara Walker, Host of the Money & Mental Peace Podcast. Kara graduated from college debt-free, and is now on a quest to help other students do the same. She is a twenty-something Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and recovering over-achiever. Kara enjoys goal-setting, budgeting, and living a debt-free lifestyle, and wants to help YOU do the same!

Kara shares about money baggage and how our own money mindset shows up in what we teach our kids about money. Kara talks about the importance of positive words towards money and how we can help raise financially literate kids. Kara provides many examples of positive word usage and encourages parents to ask their children powerful questions about money at even a young age. Kara digs into the things we can do with money (give, save, spend) and the importance of each.

183: Baby Steps to Body Stewardship as Busy Mom of Littles with Kristen Noriega

In this episode Sasha chats with Kristen Noriega. Kristen is a registered dietitian, military spouse, work-from-home mother of 4, and host of the Baby Weight Nutritionist podcast. As the Baby Weight Nutritionist, her mission is to empower other busy moms of littles to live their best life NOW-–not when the kids go to school or move out of the house. Kristen believes there’s no need to wait to start living the fullest, healthiest life that God designed for us moms!

181: 4 Things the Bible Says about Holistic Health & Healing with Alexandra Yu

In this episode Sasha chats with Alexandra Yu. Alexandra is a wife, mom, and registered nurse with many years of experience in the clinical research industry. Her passion for holistic health led her to the launch of the Her Holistic Healing podcast. Alexandra’s mission is to encourage Christian women to seek God’s wisdom first for their health and life so that they can experience true, lasting healing that will allow them to make a greater eternal impact in their homes and communities.

Alexandra talks about WHOLE health in this episode including: Social, Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, & Environmental Health. She shares from her experience in functional and integrative medicine as well as her strong faith to encourage listeners in holistic health and healing.