What's the value of community? Communities stitch together threads of warmth, creating a cozy haven where ever moms find a place to belong and an opportunity to share experiences. Are you like most people who long for friends or someone to share life experiences with? You aren't alone.  We are created for community, but how do we find our people? That's what Connie is focusing on in this episode of #EquippedToBe.    Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/the-value-of-community/   If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Ever felt a little intimidated cracking open the Bible? You read page after page, but you don't understand it. You're not alone. The delightful Annie Weber joins me to discuss how you can find astounding truths hidden in the pages of scripture that can bring you joy and give your life purpose. Join us for episode #202 Finding Joy in Learning Biblical Truths.    Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/finding-joy-in-leaarning-biblical-truths/ The Value of Community The Urgent Need to Retreat Embracing Your Fierce Calling with Doris Swift Feasting on Truth with Erin Warren   If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Raising boys to become godly men is a question I'm frequently asked. As a mother of three boy, I know parenting boys requires some different skills and knowledge. Today Mark Hancock of Trail Life USA joins me for in important conversations about what boys need and how we can help them.    Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/taking-a-break/   If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Welcome to "Embracing the Storms Not Chasing Them," where my guest, Tracy Smoak, and I discuss how life's challenges can become stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks. We explore the idea of storms and how these difficult moments can be used as a catalyst for growth and change when we rely on the Lord and not ourselves. You will be encouraged to see storms a little differently.   Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/embracing-storms-not-chasing-them/   If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Is it possible for a marriage to fully heal after years of infidelity and betrayal? Yes! My guests, Phil and Priscilla Fretwell, will join me to share their story of how God rebuilt their shattered marriage after twenty-eight years of betrayal and infidelity. You will enjoy this transparent conversation and discover what you can do to strengthen your marriage.    Read the full show notes with links here: Full Healing After Marital Infidelity ETB #205   If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be, would you kindly leave a review and a five-star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Parents want to raise resilient and compassionate children who can navigate everyday life and succeed in adulthood. Join me as I share 5 Skills Parents Must Teach Children! From cultivating self-control to fostering collaboration and celebrating achievements, you'll gain insights that can help you teach your children.    Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/5-skills-parents-must-teach-children/ More shows:  https://conniealbers.com/raising-boys/ https://conniealbers.com/full-healing-after-martial-infidelity/ https://conniealbers.com/question-based-education/ If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Tired of being judged for every parenting decision you make? Join me for an encouraging episode on "Stop Mom-Shaming," where I share the truth about how harmful it is to shame moms and provide ways to stop it. From breast feeding battles to work-life balance struggles, I'm breaking down the barriers that perpetuate guilt and inadequacy among mothers. Tune in for insights, heartfelt stories, and honest conversations that celebrate your journey of motherhood.  Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/stop-mom-shaming/   If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Have you found your community? In the whirlwind journey of parenthood, amidst the sleepless nights and endless laundry, there exists and invaluable gift that makes family life easier: community.  Building a community of families who share similar visions and values can foster growth and confidence for parents and children. A community of friends has dual purposes: to provide a network of support for parents and to create a nurturing environment for our children.  Friends, we are not designed to live isolated lives. We need families to connect with. Today's episode focuses on how to build a community and what to expect from friendships.  Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/community-of-friends/   If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five-star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Are you lying awake wondering why trouble seems to find your tween or teen? Do you find yourself worrying about how to keep your teen out of trouble or on track? If you're nodding along, feeling the weight of these questions, you're not alone. In this episode of "Trouble with Teens" I'm sharing truths to help parents trying to navigate the season of adolences.  Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/trouble-with-teens/ Addtional episodes you might have missed: https://conniealbers.com/your-child-is-a-masterpiece/ https://conniealbers.com/stay-engaged/ If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be, would you kindly leave a review and a five-star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Do you fear being rejected by your child? Does the thought of breaking the bond of closeness cause you to parent differently? Navigating rejection is part of the rollercoaster world of parenting, where the highs are dizzying, and lows can knock the socks off you. You're not alone, and there are ways you can handle any rejection while maintaining your relationship.  To any parent or grandparent walking through the shadow of rejection, know this isn't the end of your relationship.  Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/navigating-rejection-part-i/ Listen: and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player...and please tag a friend who might enjoy this episode and help spread the word! Popular episodes others have loved: https://conniealbers.com/community-of-friends/ https://conniealbers.com/community-of-friends/ https://conniealbers.com/embracing-storms-not-chasing-them/ https://conniealbers.com/stop-mom-shaming/ If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be, would you kindly leave a review and a five-star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak at your women's ministry or church? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Overcoming rejection is possible when we focus on our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual actions. No one wants to be rejected, but overcoming rejection is a part of life that we must learn to do well so our relationships stay strong.  This is part II of learning to manage being rejected.    Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/overcoming-rejection/   If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak at your homeschool conference, moms retreat, or school assembly send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

I want to take a moment to talk about God's faithfulness. The Equipped To Be Podcast has reached a major milestone. With this episode and the transition to Season 3, we have marked three years of episodes! There were ups and downs along the way, but I'm so excited to have shared this journey with you!   Equipped To Be began in February 2020 right before the pandemic turned our world upside down. Amanda from The Pelsers Media was sitting in my office talking to me about starting the podcast and she said she'd help me. I couldn't do this podcast without my team, you my listeners, and my sponsors and partners. Many thanks to all of you! Join me in this episode to hear the story of God's faithfulness over the last three years!    Read the show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/gods-faithfulness   Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Do you have kids who resist your instructions? You tell them to do something and they don't do it. You beg. You lecture. You try to explain why. But, they don't do what you say or they simply ignore you. Why do children resist instructions?   In this episode, we're digging into why children resist instructions. There are five reasons you might be experiencing this resistance. Let's dig into them! Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/why-children-resist-instructions    Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

New York Times Bestselling author Larry Loftis is back on the show to talk about the story behind his newest novel. In this spy thriller, Larry tells the story of the life of Corrie ten Boom. Many of us are familiar with the story from The Hiding Place but that is maybe about ten percent of the story of Corrie's life. There's so much more to tell as Larry learned in his research. It's a story of extraordinary forgiveness.   Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/extraordinary-forgiveness    Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Do you have a prodigal child? Are you desperate to guide your prodigal home? Laine Lawson Craft has lived this story with her three children. Now she's committed to sharing their testimony and showing parents how to fight the spiritual battle to guide their prodigals back home again.   In this episode, Laine and I talk about what a prodigal is, backsliding, staying in the game with your adult kids, and so much more! Read the full show notes with link here: https://conniealbers.com/guide-your-prodigal-home    Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Do you allow your kids to participate in sleepovers? I'm personally not a fan of blanket directives because each family is unique. You have to make a decision about what is best for your family based on the pros and cons of having sleepovers.   I was recently on Fox 35 Orlando to talk about the pros and cons of sleepovers. It's hard to have an in-depth discussion on a topic like this in four minutes, so I'd like to dig in a little deeper here on the podcast with you. Let's talk about the reasons for and against sleepovers so you can be empowered as the parent to make the best choice that fits your family and each of your kids. Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-sleepovers   Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

In the last episode, we discussed the pros and cons of sleepovers. Rather than making a blanket decision, I encouraged you to look deeper into the goals of your family and how sleepovers can fit or do not fit into those plans. This week I want to dig deeper into hosting sleepovers. What should you ask the host family? What can you do as the host home for a sleepover?   Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/hosting-sleepovers    Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

I met Ana Bagnuoli many years ago at a homeschooling conference in Florida. Together with her husband, they began serving the Hispanic community and talking about homeschooling. The ministry has grown to the point that they now have a homeschooling conference for Spanish-speaking homeschoolers. Ana has such a passion for homeschooling in the Hispanic community and I'm so excited to introduce you to her!   In this episode, Ana and I talk about the need for homeschool materials in Spanish, their homeschool conference for Spanish speakers, the importance of family, and more. Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/homeschooling-in-the-hispanic-community   Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

The other day I was back in the Fox 35 Orlando studios to talk on air about another parenting topic. This time we were discussing kids and credit cards. Of course, a 3-5 minute morning TV segment gives little time to dig into the issue, so in this episode, I'm unpacking more of the conversations that need to be had and what to consider when your kid wants a credit card or debit card.   Let's dive into why your child might want a credit card, how to determine if your child is ready, and some considerations for what might work best for your child and family as a whole. This is an opportunity to teach your child the skill of managing money and will put them on a sure foundation for their adult years. Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/when-your-kid-wants-a-credit-card    Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

When I met Rachael Adams a few years ago at a podcasting conference, I was so intrigued by her kindness and her authenticity. We connected again at another conference last year and I was so excited to hear about the book she had coming out. Rachael has such a heart for women in their search for significance and purpose. I'm excited to introduce her to you!   In this episode, Rachael and I discuss her farm, significance vs accomplishments, the importance of one encounter and so much more. Read the full show notes with links here:  https://conniealbers.com/the-search-for-significance    Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/