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Welcome to the very first MomVersation here on the podcast! My sister, Dori Colborn, joins me for one of the most relatable conversations you've ever heard… most of what we talk about came straight out of one crazy day in both of our homes last week. We're getting real about mom anger, where it actually comes from, and why saying "I'm sorry" to our kids matters so much. Then we lighten things up with a quick discussion on the use of power tools, and our favorite easy Crockpot dinners, including three of mine that take 3 ingredients or less. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

I was standing in the kitchen whipping up a pan of lasagna when my daughter Chloe said something that caught me completely off guard: she told me I was beautiful, right in the middle of taking care of our family. That moment is where this episode starts. Chloe is my very first guest since we rebranded to Becoming a Wisdom Woman, and she's sharing her own journey with femininity and modesty — from dressing to fit in during public school, to swinging hard into legalism once we started homeschooling, to finally landing in a heart-focused, Christ-centered understanding of what it means to dress and carry yourself as a daughter of God. You'll hear us talk about the difference between immodesty and frumpiness, why the mother sets the tone for the whole home, and how embracing softness and beauty is a gift, not a burden. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

Job was a good man, yet God allowed him to be stripped of everything he held dear— testing him almost to the breaking point. Why? Because God had something important to show Job in that season. Today I'm walking through Job's story, plus sharing my own (much smaller, but very real) tested-to-the-brink experience. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

Loyalty and redemption — these two things play a fitting role in the story of Ruth, and they might just be looking for a place in your story too. Today I'm walking through her story and what it looks like to stay the course when everything in you wants to walk away. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

"Perhaps you were made queen for a time such as this." The story of Esther — an orphaned Jewish girl who became Queen of Persia — reminds us that God blesses obedience and courage. Today I'm walking through her story, plus what obedience has looked like recently in my own life and marriage. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

The Proverbs 31 woman is not a Pinterest board — in fact, she's not even a real woman at all. Today I'm unpacking Proverbs 31:10-31 alongside the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, taking a fresh look at what this often-misunderstood passage is actually meant to teach us. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

Confession: driving over bridges is one of my biggest fears — But a recent drive across a long bridge over the Mississippi turned into one of the most powerful reminders I've had in a while: Jesus is the bridge. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

Before you're a mom, a wife, a cook, a cleaning lady, or anything else — you are a Kingdom daughter. In this episode, I'm sharing about how God met me while I was scrubbing a toilet and helped me jump off the "hamster wheel" of motherhood to reclaim my deepest identity. If you feel swept up in the chaos of a busy life, this is a message you need to hear! ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

It's been almost two years… and I'm finally coming back to the mic! Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast (and a new name, too!) — Becoming a Wisdom Woman. In today's episode, I'm sharing an honest life update, plus three simple things that wise women can do to grow in their faith. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's okay to take a break. Details inside this episode… ————— 4 Ways I can Help You… Podcast | Joy at Home features 200+ episodes of Christian Living Tips, Homeschool Help and Guest Interviews! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Christian Life Coaching | FaithFueledBreakthrough.com Homeschool Help | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com Time + Home Management | WisdomWomanAcademy.com ————— Connect with Katie… Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Send an Email | Katie@KatieHedrick.com

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ohhhhhh… have I got a treat for you! Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of a homeschool dad and husband? (Maybe even your husband!) Like really get into his mind and see what he's thinking??? Could be a little scary right?! Like you WANT to peek inside, but you're bracing yourself for what you might find… Let me introduce you to Todd Wilson. He's a husband, homeschool dad and granddad. Todd is also an author and speaker, the founder of Familyman Ministries, and the voice behind The Smiling Homeschooler podcast. I met Todd when he spoke at a homeschool convention. (As the keynote speaker, I might add! Don't let his humbleness fool you. This guy knows his stuff!) He's SO down to earth, genuine and FUNNY. Todd was gracious enough to join me on the podcast to tell the unfiltered truth about what it's like being the husband of a homeschooling mom. Trust me when I say… he holds nothing back and he answers every question I throw his way with authenticity and Christ-like love. We're digging into the hard stuff, like… The #1 thing that seems to drive a wedge in marriages What drives your husband crazy (in a not-so-good-way) What drives your husband crazy (in a good way!) How you can be more intentional with your marriage What your husband REALLY needs from you It's a pretty juicy and tell-all episode for all the homeschooling moms and wives out there! Don't miss it! ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Learn How to Start Homeschooling with First Steps to Homeschool (Apply for a Scholarship!) | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com FREEBIE! Download my Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide FREEBIE! Watch the Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: How to Be a Great Wife (even though You Homeschool) by Todd Wilson | https://amzn.to/3XYZM0x ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/210

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The "deeper things of God"… How to Pray How to Have Unshakeable Faith How to Find God in a Dream How to Receive a Miracle The big things… the important things… But how do we teach these type of things to our children? The truth is, childlike faith runs deep and wide. Your kids are ready to hear about, and to receive the deeper things of God. BJ Jenkins, International Speaker, Songwriter, and Children's Author joins me on the Joy at Home podcast to talk about the deeper things of God. She's also sharing how we can teach them to our children in a simple, effective and wonderful way. ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Learn How to Start Homeschooling with First Steps to Homeschool (Apply for a Scholarship!) | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com FREEBIE! Download my Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide FREEBIE! Watch the Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/209

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ More and more families are feeling uncomfortable with public schools and becoming curious about homeschool, but sorting it all out feels overwhelming… —> Insert all the questions: "Where would we even begin?! What curriculum would we use? Will people think we're crazy if we homeschool? What about my kids? I want the best for them, but it's such a big change. What about socialization? Will homeschool make my kids weird?" And it spirals on and on… The truth is, (ready for it?) stepping into homeschool doesn't have to be hard. Inside this episode, I'm sharing our family's personal story of leaving public school behind and making our way into the unknown. Homeschool is truly the best choice we've ever made! Join me to learn how you can ditch fear and start homeschooling (the easy way) - with just 3 simple steps! ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Learn How to Start Homeschooling with First Steps to Homeschool (Apply for a Scholarship!) | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com FREEBIE! Download my Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide FREEBIE! Watch the Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 All Things Homeschool! | TeachMeToHomeschool.com ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/208

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Are you raising up a pre-schooler? (Or know a mom who is? Send this her way!) Children are sponges when they are little, aren't they!? There's no better time to be equipping them and setting them up for life success than when they are pre-school age. There are 4 foundational areas that mamas NEED to be covering, to ensure that they are raising up well-rounded kids who will thrive as they grow. Press play to hear about the these four critical things that you should be teaching your child about, starting right now, while they are very young. P.S. —>> Are you going to homeschool your pre-school child? Watch my FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 <<— ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Learn How to Start Homeschooling with First Steps to Homeschool (Apply for a Scholarship!) | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com FREEBIE! Download my Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide All Things Homeschool | TeachMeToHomeschool.com ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/207

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If I were to ask you "what do you like to do for fun and enjoyment?"… Would you rattle off a list of your hobbies and creative outlets? Or would you meet me with a blank stare? Most women I know have become so lost in motherhood that they barely know what day of the week it is, let alone what they might enjoy spending some down time on. What is down time anyway? Right?! Don't feel bad if that completely resonates. You're not alone in feeling burnt out… like you're lost in the beautiful mess of motherhood. It happens to most, if not all moms. Today's podcast will help bring you clarity, and might even reignite some passion and creativity for you. Join Kim Pepper and I for an episode about how to embrace your creativity and feel alive again. You're worth it! P.S. Kim is gifting listeners a FREE word Study Journal Creation Course. Find it here —> kimpepper.com/howtomakeawordstudyjournalcourse and use the code: JoyAtHome at checkout. ————— 3 Ways I can Help You Discover the Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com Christian Life Coaching | FaithFueledBreakthrough.com Time + Home Management | WisdomWomanAcademy.com ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/206

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A mentor once told me, "Pay attention to what everyone else is doing, and do the opposite." In other words…. Be the weirdo. Parenting tip -> Share this insight with your kids. I did. In a culture where kids feel more comfortable following the crowd and blending in (regardless of what consequences it may lead to), my kids are choosing to live a life that is set apart. They are different than most kids their age. It takes courage to go against the norm, and to stand strong when others roll their eyes or make fun of what they think is strange and unusual…. But my kids know the reward is great. The payoff of being "weird" is worth it. Join me on the podcast today, as I share 7 ways that my kids are weird in the eyes of the world, and why I'm perfectly okay with it. ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/205 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I never thought I would do this…. But I did. And I'm GLAD I did. I took the time to read a *gasp* fiction/fantasy novel. It's actually a big deal.Why? Because I'm a list making, box checking, type A, "don't do it if it might be a waste of time" kind of mom. But when my 16 year old daughter suggested a summer book swap challenge, I knew I should say yes, even though it was going to require me to sit down and chill for HOURS…. The basis for the challenge was simple: She would choose a book for me to read (her favorite book, "The Goose Girl") and I would choose a book for her to read (a personal growth book called "The Greatest Miracle in the World"). We had to read the books completely and finish before the end of summer. We agreed to the terms and in July, I reluctantly sat down to read the first fiction book I'd held in my hands in years…. Maybe even decades… What happened in the days that followed shocked me. But like a good book, I won't give it all away here. You'll have to hit play on today's podcast to get the rest of the story…. ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/204 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com ————— Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Goose Girl | https://amzn.to/3AdXqBe The Greatest Miracle in the World | https://amzn.to/46P1J2b First Steps to Wealth | https://amzn.to/4fGyS47 The Witch of Blackbird Pond | https://amzn.to/4duxFeq I Kissed Dating Goodbye | https://amzn.to/3AhM7Im

As a parent, I totally understand how it feels to battle the "screen monster" and to worry about the content that's being placed in front of our kids. Thankfully, Minno offers some wonderful solutions! Founded by a Dad, Minno is closing in on a decade of providing quality Christian content to kids and families. This streaming service is available as an app and it's well worth the (small) monthly fee. Jessica Wolstenholm is the Vice-President of Education and Publishing at Minno, and she's joining me on the podcast to share how the platform can serve families, both online and off-line. Jessica is also sharing some key take-aways about why it's so important that kids see the Christian faith represented in kids' entertainment, as well as insight about the "2-14 window" and how it can impact a child's decision for faith. If you're looking for GOOD entertainment and shows for your kids, (both animated and live-action) you'll want to catch this episode and learn more about Minno! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/203 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Take a closer look at Minno | GoMinno.com The Minno Laugh and Grow Bible | https://amzn.to/3SmM4B7

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Remember when… "Screen time" wasn't even really a thing… "Online" didn't seem like such a scary place… Social media felt more social than lonely… I'm guessing all of that was back before you were a parent, right? Raising up kids today can feel like a constant battle between giving them a screen so you can sneak in a shower and instantly feeling the pang of guilt and worry as their eyes lock in on the device you just handed them. David Tucker joins me on the podcast today and gets right to the point, as he answers all the hard questions I'm throwing his way… "How much is too much screen time?" "At what age should we allow our kids to have social media?" "How can we course correct if our kids are already addicted to screens?" It's an eye opening episode to say the least, as David shares some shocking facts, plus encouraging, tangible advice for how we can parent well in today's digital world. ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/202 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: DigitalParenting.com The Digital Parenting Guidebook | https://amzn.to/4bOpYyu

Every stage of homeschool (and motherhood) seems to bring about wonders, challenges and bittersweet moments. With 6 kids between us, (ages ranging from 10-21 years old) Leigh Nguyen and I have experienced just about every parenting scenario you can imagine! We teamed up to combine our 15 years of homeschooling experiences and MANY years of motherhood, to pick through the best tips and most meaningful things we've learned when it comes to teaching and parenting through all the ages and stages. Join us for a conversation about how to spark a love of learning in your little ones, how to navigate difficult changes and connect with the heart of your middle schooler, and how to equip your teenager to spread their wings and fly. You'll love these practical ideas that you can start implementing right away! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/201 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com