MOPs MomCon Part 1Motherhood Matters - YOU Matter!Billy Graham’s motherLuke Smallbone’s MumSibling Rivalry the one secret that changed everything!Quote:“If we celebrate their differences, they become best friends, and they celebrate each other’s differences.”Foster/Adopted Mom - The influence of a few yearsSEX - DRUGS - ROCK n ROLLInsights…How to talk to your son about SEXAlways use the phrase: “Husband & Wife in the Marriage Bed” (rather than man and woman/boy and girl.)Word Picture: Pink Heart/Blue Heart The Number One Mother/Son Communication Secret you don’t want to miss!  "Shoulder to Shoulder"Pornography - How to equip your son to withstand the temptation/addictionThank you for joining this episode. Please take a moment to rate the podcast/write a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.Your support means SO much in helping us mentor others.TRANSCRIPT: Find complete transcript HERE(00:00):I'm gonna say that again. Motherhood matters. God has chosen us to influence this generation through motherhood because motherhood matters like really, really matters Down through history, the first teachers of men that God raised up in their generation were not scholars. They were their mothers. We are the makers of men, the architects of the next generation. Let that sit with you. Luke Smallbone of Fourth King and Country. Do you guys know them? Love the Smallbone family. He says this about his mom. I probably owe all that I am to my mom because when a man is loved by his mother, he can end up doing great things. And there's an amazing story of him and his mother in mom's raising sons to be men. And go to the next slide. Ruth Graham, who was the mother of Billy Graham, think of her influence on her culture. Every person who came to Jesus Christ because of Ruth Graham's influence on her son, Billy Graham, that's fruit of her work. Helen's Helen's Smallbone was Luke's mom. Every song you hear written, every worship note that he sings. Did you know she's also the mom of Rebecca St. James. Back in the olden days, there was a a singer hold Rebecca St. James that's their sister. We don't know how God's gonna use us to influence our kids, but God knows, and he handpicked you to do it. Ruth Graham said to me, motherhood is the nicest, most rewarding job in the world. The second, the, I'm sorry, second importance to none.(01:52):Inspiring, terrifying . Yes, but yThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

(c) 2018 Music & Lyrics by Brandon StoppeWatch the slide show on Rhonda's YouTube Channel:Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

Part 2*Teachable Moments Come in Times of Disobedience. 20:26Control Freaks Raise Freaks!“Let me live my own life” Men Learn from their MistakesPick them up when they fallAsk God for DiscernmentShow them How to Recover from their mistakeI AM NOT ALONEIsaiah 41:10 Quote:If God calls us to this mission of motherhood - He will help us.Mentors MatterTitus 2 Older women teach the younger women how to love their husbands and love their children.What I learned from Older Mentors:How to Love God’s WordQuote: “You will never know yourself more clearly than through the lens of scripture.”“Get in the word and you will see a reflection of yourself that God can transform”Scripture “Do not be conformed to this world… be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”-Social media conforms us to the world’s view-Scripture transforms our minds to a biblical world view.DAVID’S MOM:Helicopter Moms - Don’t fight his battles for himQuote:“Sometimes God sends the giant and he sends the bear to equip your child to fight a giant that you know nothing about.”Scripture:“As high as the heavens are above the earth so My ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9).Special Needs ChildQuote:“Mom’s Kiss: He knows you kiss him while he’s sleeping”Scripture:“I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You”(Psalm 119:11).“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).Quote:“Sometimes your trial is not about you. Your trial is to show your children, to verify, that what you say you believe you really believe.”Miscarriage:Quote: “You will hold it in heaven”Quote:“We raised our children to direct each other to Christ in a crisis.” “Your children will feel most secure when your love for each other is most genuine.”“Your son will likely marry someone who is like you.”APATHY is our Enemy.Single Moms: God promises to be a father to the fatherless. (Psalm 68:5)We see you. We are here for you.Quote:“No other calling influences our culture as powerful as motherhood.”"It’s terrifying to raise our sons in this culture. And yet, God has called us to change the culture through the raising of our sons.”I AM NOT ALONEMotherhood Matters!Mother’s Day Song… It's All in a Mother's Love (C)Music&Lyrics Brandon StoppeWATCH the slideshow  on my YouTube channelThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

Abortion - What Does the Bible Say?Oh wow, this was not an easy episode to upload. I know how controversial the subject of abortion can be. I get it. But, I also know how often women ask me, "What does the Bible Say about Abortion?" So, I feel like it's a timely topic. And I also realize that posting this episode has the potential to make or break my podcast subscriber list. But with God's courage, I press on as I press: "Publish" Prayers appreciated my friends. Please pray for the women who will listen. Pray that God stirs in us His compassion and longing to share the hope of the gospel with women who are looking for answers. Please pray that our love for Christ will spill over onto them and show them how Jesus is the one who washes us whiter than snow. And please pray that we will be like Naomi (an old lady who knows stuff) was to Ruth. May our love for God, and compassion for them draw women to trust Him too. Resource Mentioned in this episode:Crosswalk Article: What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?Focus on the Family Resources: by Rhonda Stoppe Lessons From a Teen Abortion Accompliceby Kristie Piper: Abortion Survivors: Does God Forgive Abortion?Post Abortion Emotional StrugglesFocus on the Family Counselors - Free ResourceThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

GuestCast: PostPartum/PMS/Balancing Hormones and The Kindness of God with Samantha M Newman and Rhonda Stoppe.BIO: Samantha NEWMAN helps ignite momentum for mothers going through postpartum depression and anxiety. She is a mother, wife and writer who passionately shares her heart while linking arms with those struggling. SAMANTHA lives in QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIATo date, this is by far one of my favorite GuestCast Episodes, because it offers real hope to real women who find themselves wrestling with PostPartum and hormonal imbalances. If you are struggling, Samantha and Rhonda want you to know they have both been in your shoes and you are not alone.  Listen to hear their insights that come from their own experiences.ORIGINAL EPISODE: This interview first aired on the amazing podcast: PostPartum Empowermentwith host Samantha Newman Episode 106You can also listen HERE to Part 1 ( Episode 105 ) of my interview with Samantha Newman.QUOTE: "Don't give up until you find what works for you."MENTIONS:Focus on the Family Article by Rhonda: How to Deal with Hormonal Imbalances that Effect Your MarriageIf you're a woman in need of a community to understands your hormonal stuff, you'll find your tribe when you subscribe & follow the Postpartum Empowerment PodcastShow Notes can be found at SamanthaMNewman.com*NOTE: Samantha admits she is not a doctor or healthcare professional. Just a momma who has been there and who wants to link arms with those who are struggling. We advise (as you'll hear in this episode) that you find professional help by seeking out a doctor or nutritionist specializing in hormonal imbalances. And of course, connecting with an older woman who's been in your shoes can be of great support as well, because, "Old Ladies Know Stuff!"Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

Is Over Parenting Turning Your Kids Away from Faith?"Control Freaks Raise Freaks" but how can a parent know the difference between  controlling and concern? Resources Mentioned:Crosswalk.comIs Over Parenting Turning Your Kid Away from Faith? Moms Raising Sons to Be Men Over-parenting can feel like the right thing to do, but it's important to learn to parent in a way that helps your child mature away from dependence upon you and more upon faith In Christ. NOTE: The Opportunity to virtually attend your book club (FREE) has expired. But valid through April 30, 2023 for podcast subscribers - If  you start a book club with at least 10 friends who all order a copy of the 10th Anniversary Revised Edition of Moms Raising Sons to Be MenWe didn't get to this in the episode... but it's super important:So, let’s break down Deuteronomy 6:4-9: Verse 4-5: You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Your wholehearted commitment to God and His Word will demonstrate to your child how much you love God and value Scripture.Verse 6: Think about, meditate on, and memorize Scripture, so your obedience to God will be a response based upon biblical precepts. When you transform your thinking with Scripture you will be prepared to teach your kids how to speak and act in God-honoring ways, without hypocrisy. Verse 7-9: Relate your child’s everyday experiences to the Bible. This practice will make talking about spiritual matters a normal part of your conversations.When you arm your children with godly knowledge, they will learn to recognize when others are attempting to deceive them. God said, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). So, to keep your children from being destroyed by worldly influences and deceptions, impart knowledge from the Bible as often as the opportunity arises. This will grow their faith more than the practice of over-parenting attempts to manipulate or control their actions.The world would instruct your children to achieve their goals for their own pleasure and fame, rather than God’s glory. That is why it’s vital for you to train them to filter their opportunities and achievements through a biblical mindset.One way to lay a biblical foundation in your child’s mind is through music. (And realize that ungodly music can also be the thing that woos your child’s heart away from a godly mindset.) For example,Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

This amazing interview with Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk first aired July 6, 2021. You can catch the all of Rhonda's interviews with Dr. James Dobson's Family Institute HERE:*Listen Here: Part 1Read Part 1 Full Transcript Here:Dr. James Dobson's book Mentioned:Bringing Up Boys  Rhonda's Resources Mentioned:Moms Raising Sons to Be MenListen Here: Part 2Read Part 2 Full Transcript Here: Dr. James Dobson's Books Mentioned:When God Doesn't Make SenseThe New Dare to DisciplineRhonda's Resources Mentioned:Moms Raising Sons to Be MenIf My Husband Would Change I'd Be HappyThe Marriage MentorI Sleep with the Pastor*Please consider making a donation to Dr. James Dobson Family Institute so they can continue their vital ministry to families in this generation.Click Here to Donate to Dr. James Dobson Family InstituteThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

Your Marriage Can Survive Toddlers & Teens - Guest Cast with Rhonda Stoppe presenting this message at the Awesome Marriage Online Marriage Retreat*INTRO: (00:00-4:43)-Postpartum-Feeling like I had failed my husband and my children-Temptation to run away and find my worth in my career-Loneliness of motherhood-"Trying to Keep the Love Alive in Marriage while Keeping your kids alive one more day" LOL -Toddler Tantrums and Teen mood swings can make it feel like connecting with your spouse is impossible.-Grin & Bear it... Fake it til you make it? Not the Best Course of Action.-Imposter syndrome-God loves when we cry out and admit we are at the end of our rope and don't have it all together4 WAYS YOUR MARRIAGE CAN SURVIVE TODDLERS & TEENS (04:44)1. Be Still      -God is for you building a better marriage      -Who can be against you?      -Stop Striving to Do Better      -Overly CommittedQUOTE: "Being Still may feel counter productive, but God will meet you in the quiet."2. Be Real (07:02-09:19 )    -Honesty with gentle words     -Don't shame or blame your spouse    -Acknowledge the real difficulty of raising toddlers & teens    -Realize that you need help    -You GET ONE SHOT AT THIS marriage & parenting thing... ONE 3. BE GENUINE (07:50-09:19)4. BE DETERMINED TO BE UNITED (09:19-12:20 )QUOTE: "Decide together how you will respond when your kids attempt to create turmoil."QUOTE: "Kids who can divide their parents are filled with insecurity"Ecclesiastes 4:12 "Two are better than one..."QUOTE: "God is your source of wisdom & strength"TAKE AWAY: "If we want our kids to follow Christ they must see the testimony of His love in our marriages"CONCLUSION: One more story (12:23)RESOURCES MENTIONED:*To WATCH Rhonda giving this presentation and to register for the conferenceClick Here:  Awesome Marriage Virtual Retreat 2023DISCOUNT Code: RHONDA10Moms Raising Sons to Be Men - Rhonda Stoppe, Harvest House PublishersThe Marriage Mentor - Rhonda Stoppe, Harvest House PublishersThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

Moms Raising Sons Book Quote: Your son's generation is longing to see what genuine Christianity looks like #MomsRaisingSonstoBeMen - Available now!Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

How to Rekindle Intimacy in Your Marriage Bed  In this short episode (6:46) Rhonda offers practical insights to help you rekindle the romance in your marriage.Steps to Build Intimacy in Marriage1. A Close Warm Friendship     - Play together 2. Pursue Each Other3. Ask God for Help4. View s❤️x as a supernatural way God knits your souls together as one. 5. Connect on an emotional level -Make her feel seen & heard -Help her with the everyday chores -Giver her time to unwind6. Rhonda’s resource: Ebook “A Christian Woman’s Guide to Great S❤️X in marriage7. Building Trust is Crucial  - believe the best about each other  -love them for who they are8. Affirming Words 9. Make time to make love This episode is in no way a comprehensive resource. I am not a professional counselor, but as an older woman I offer these valuable insights.  I pray the steps you learn here will help you reconnect and rekindle intimacy with your spouse. For professional help please reach out to a free counselors at Focus on the Family. Resources mentioned in this episode:Crosswalk Article: Are S❤️X and intimacy the Same thing? -Article -Video ebook: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Great S❤️X in Marriage The Marriage Mentor - Becoming the Couple You Long to BeReal Life Romance Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

GUESTCast Episode with Steve Stoppe. Our LOL True Love Story - Listen and laugh as we try to recall our Real Life Romance Love Story that began over 40 years ago ❤️Listening Time: (14:35)Original Audio Interview :Engaging Story - Strengthening Your Marriage One Story at a TimeYouTube Video Has over 34K Views! You can WATCH  Steve & Rhonda’s Love Story video here:Watch Here - Other couples tell their love stories from Rhonda’s Book: RealLifeRomance Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

THRIVE & REST! DON’T MISS this power packed Conversation.  An excerpt from the exciting Spiritual Growth Conference: Thrive with Me 2023Join Rhonda and Marnie to hear insights and inspiration to help you discover how to Thrive while Learning to Rest. Rhonda’s Acronym: RESTRememberEliminateSavor the SaviorTell (Listening Time: 12:48)Marnie’s speaker profile: WomenSpeakers.comBuy Marnie’s New Book: Spiritual Growth   Experience self-awareness at a whole new level. Honestly assess your true feelings, beliefs, concerns, and spiritual options. Gain the clarity you need to get going in a clearly defined direction.      The book also includes a Relgion Comparison Guide to further convince you of your choice, and encourage you to fully invest. You'll explore the top 20 religions at your own pace, coming to your own conclusions, because nobody else's opinion about this really matters.BIO:Marnie Swedberg is an international leadership mentor, the author of 13 books, the host of her own radio talk show, a media expert, and a keynote speaker for organizations around the world.Fun and fast-paced, yet peaceful and approachable, her history includes fires, floods, a tornado, car wrecks, business set-backs, a burglary, lightning strike, ambulance rides and more. She models come-back behavior, possibility thinking, and profound faith.As the webhostess of www.WomenSpeakers.com, the largest online directory of Christian Women Speakers in the world, she connects event planners with speakersLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Thrive With Me Conference Replay Marnie’s Speaker Profile & Booking InfoWatch Rhonda & Marnie’s conversation here. (Forward to find Rhonda’s Interview  35:09)Watch Rhonda’s Session at Thrive with Me 2023: Everyone Can Live an Extraordinary Life!Rhonda’s Resources Mentioned:The Marriage Mentor - Becoming the Couple You Long to Be - by Steve & Rhonda Stoppe (Harvest House Publishers)Moms Raising Sons to Be Men (Harvest House 2023) How to Have a Relationship with JesusYouTube Channel: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanPodcast: Old Ladies KnThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

10 Reasons to Go to Church - Even When You Don't Feel Like itThese 10 points are taken from a popular article I wrote for Crosswalk.comFor a more detailed breakdown of each point you can read the article here:10 Reasons to Go to Church - Even When You Don't Feel Like it Happy New Year Friends. I'll see you in church!Soli Deo GloriaRhondaThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

Part 3 of 4 This conversation will blow your mind! Rhonda's son, Brandon Stoppe shares what is going on in the mind of your adolescent son!Wow. Just wow! Don't miss this. And then please SHARE IT with your boy mom friends in the thick of adolescence.QUOTE: "What do I do with him? Where do I send him?"Men speak shoulder to shoulder. Learn new ways to communicate with your son.Christian sons have an inner turmoil of the Holy Spirit's conviction amidst their fight to become a man.QUOTE: "As sons, how we see God is how we see our parents."STORY: The last straw. The Ditch DiggerADVICE TO DADS: from Brandon. The power struggle.Parent's Unity made all the difference.Hard work works.QUOTE: "As I was digging it was a kind of natural type of moment. I'm getting better at this... It was something to be really proud of myself in...and I wanted to show my dad...Work for my dad made all the difference for me."STORY: Moses, Miriam and Aaron. SINGLE MOMS: Mothers of sons without dads... Brandon shares great hope!CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER.QUOTE: "Talk so he listens. And listen so he talks...Be willing to give him the reasons why..."Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to catch the rest of the story in the next Episode. (I apologize for the abrupt ending of this episode! But please stay tuned for the Final Episode: Part 4 of 4 "Insights into Adolescence )Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

GuestCast! BoyMom Podcast Host Monica Swanson & Rhonda Stoppe discuss Sons & Dating. Today's episode is packed with great insights where we talk about helping our sons navigate relationships, dating, s*x, and finding a spouse. This power packed episode first aired: BoyMom PodcastChapter Titles:Having the Talk (10:37)Help Them Discern (19:04)To Date or Not to Date? (25:37)Give Them The Why (26:47)Hope for Single Moms (28:20)Old Ladies Know Stuff (29:21)Group Dating & High School Sweethearts (39:25)How Far is Too Far? (41:59)Help Them Set Boundaries (42:49)Appeal to the Man He will Become (48:36)Talk Openly with Them (52:30)Conclusion Monica SwansonMonica and her husband Dave raise boys and tropical fruit on the North Shore of Oahu. Monica has homeschooled their four sons (two who are currently in college in Southern California.) Monica is the author of Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You, and host of the Boy Mom Podcast. Monica has been blogging for over 10 years and has encouraged over 10 million visitors to her website with articles on parenting and family, healthy living, and (mostly) healthy recipes. The Swanson boys are all surfers, (Luke, who is 17, surfs professionally) which keeps Monica on her knees. Monica loves good coffee, running trails with her husband and dog, Thor, the Word of God, and connecting with women all over the world through the crazy gift of the internet. Monica's Books:BoyMom - What Your Son Needs from YouRaising Amazing - Bringing up Kids Who Love God, Like their Family, and Do the Dishes - without being asked.Rhonda's Books (mentioned in this episode):Moms Raising Sons to Be Men - Guiding them Toward Their Purpose & PassionReal Life Romance - Inspiring Stories to Help You Believe in True LoveThe Marriage Mentor - Becoming the Couple You Long to BeLearn more about Monica at: MonicaSwanson.comRegister for Monica's Character Training CourseSubscribe to The Boy Mom Podcast"This podThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

This is Part 1 of a 4 part message Rhonda taught at a Homeschool Convention. (I know I talk real fast in this but please remember, I was speaking at a convention in California. LOL. We talk fast out here on the West Coast. And I was trying to share a one hour message in 30 minutes to make time for Brandon to join me for a Q & A at the end (Part 4) So please gear up to listen fast dear friends. 🥴 I promise I slow down as I get into my groove.You can also watch me telling the story here on Focus on the Family.STORY: When my 4 year old daughter said, "I know you can't wait til we are grown so you can do whatever you want, I knew I needed help. I looked for mentors. The women who mentored me helped me become the woman I hoped to be, the mom I meant to be. They were real, genuine and honest. Their stories gave me hope and unfolded incredible wisdom.That's why I am so passionate now about mentoring women. And that's why I am inviting you to become a faithful subscriber of Old Ladies Know Stuff. Together we will laugh and cry and unpack incredible insights to guide you toward a no regrets life.  In this 4 Part Message you will discover the secret that changed the trajectory of my life. And I know it will do the same for you!POINTS: You're not alone You're in good company You can do this!QUOTE: "Your children aren't an imposition on your ministry, they are your ministry"I am SO EXCITED to start this new journey with you. Together let's build a tribe of NO REGRETS WOMEN! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE & SHARE with your friends ❤️Resources Mentioned: Moms Raising Sons to Be Men "This podcast is for the purpose of education only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

This episode is Part 2 of a Four Part Message. Listen to discover the secret that changed the trajectory of my life. And I know it will do the same for you!Note: I apologize for the abrupt intro/outro. This episode picks up in the midst of the story that began in Episode 1. I'm still learning the technical stuff. But if I wait until I'm dialed in I'd probably never actually publish a show 😊 Thanks for your patience, friends.Listen to Part 1 in:  Season 1 - Episode 1Episode 1 Review:POINTS: You're not alone You're in good company You can do this!QUOTE: "Your children aren't an imposition on your ministry, they are your ministry"Episode 3 SHOW NOTES;POINTS:Hope for ProdigalsPeople Pleasing isn't PleasingTools to Your Son's AutonomySecrets to Raising Adolescent SonsControl Freaks Raise FreaksHope for ProdigalsSTORY: The prodigal son Adonriam Judson. Listen to how God's miraculous providence brought about this young man's repentance. And became a missionary who led over 7,000 people to Christ. People Pleasing isn't pleasingQUOTE: "Never raise your kids for what people think of you or you will ruin them." "Raising your kids for your own reputation makes us a glory stealer"STORY: Luke Smallbone - For King & Country -  his mother's response to his poor behavior.Tools to autonomyQUOTE: Godly mentors will help you discern your motives because: Old Ladies Know StuffSTORY: God sent the lion and bear to prepare David to fight the giant. His mom wasn't fighting his battles for him. Epilepsy. STORY: Charles and James Spurgeon's mother.QUOTE:My mother is strong, compassionate and caring all in one. I probably owe all I am and have achieved to my mom, because when a man is loved by his mom he can end up doing great things. LUKE SMALLBONE - For King & CountrySecrets to Raising Adolescent SonsMen Crave Respect.Coming of Man rituals. Control Freaks Raise FreaksPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to hear PART 3 in our next episode!Please help us help your friends by SHARING this podcast. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”