047: God-Centered Motherhood with Heather MacFadyen

<p><a href="https://dontmomalone.com/">Heather MacFadyen</a>, wife, mama of 4 boys, and host of the popular <a href="https://dontmomalone.com/podcast-show/">God Centered Mom</a>(now known as the <a href="https://dontmomalone.com/podcast-show/">Don't Mom Alone</a>) podcast joins me on the Home and Hearth podcast to chat about God-centered motherhood and what that looks like practically-speaking.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we Chat about in This Episode</strong></p> <p>~Heather's podcast journey at God Centered Mom</p> <p>~The reason we are not meant to "mom alone"</p> <p>~Rather than seeking to strike a life/work/mom  "balance", instead focusing on boundaries on your time</p> <p>~The lie that you are "missing out" as a mom, and the truth that being smack dab in the middle of God's will keeps you from ever being able to "miss out"</p> <p>~Wisdom for disciplining toddlers</p> <p>~Why consistency in discipline is not always feasible across children</p> <p>~Discipline as shaping a heart, not merely wanting to control our children and getting them to do what we want</p> <p>~Dealing with very persistent children</p> <p>~Parenting strong-willed (or strong- spirited!) children</p> <p>~The Inside Out Approach to Parenting; reaching the heart and validating and understanding feelings</p> <p>~What God is teaching Heather through motherhood right now in this season</p> <p>~Tips for how busy mamas can still prioritize their marriages</p> <p>~What it looks like for Heather to be a truly God-centered mom and to make the time to meet with the Lord</p> <p>~And more!</p> <p> For full show notes, head to <a class="linkified" href="http://www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast" target="_blank">www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast</a></p> <br /><br />Get full access to Beyond the Boxes at <a href="https://rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe</a>