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Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba (Part 2) Are Christmas Holidays More Difficult As Single Parent? Being a single parent can be tough during the holiday season, BUT it can be better this year. Our Single Mom Blogger, Erin Szczerba, has some ideas to make it much better.  Easy & fun tips with less stress and no shame. Single Parent Holiday Ideas Lessen The Loneliness Get beyond the tough stuff to something fun.  Hear Erin’s tips for a happier Christmas and beyond.  As a Single Mom Blogger, Erin writes about single parenting issues and hears from other parents on the topic of single parenting — both tough and rewarding. More For Single Parents... You can find Erin’s blogs at inhotpursuitofgod.com

Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba (Part 1) "Shake It Off" may be a hit song for Taylor, but we considered it as a tactic for single parents... who may feel the need to shake off past hurts, judgment, stereotypes and more.  Erin offers up some simple and soothing advice for single parents who'd like to set free. As a Single Mom Blogger, Erin writes about single parenting issues and hears from other parents on the topic of single parenting — both tough and rewarding. More For Single Parents... You can find Erin’s blogs at inhotpursuitofgod.com

New Words For The Bible Even Those Who Haven’t Read The Bible May Want To Read... The Passion Translation, translated by Brian Simmons. Brian will be talking about how God inspired him to reveal His love in this new Bible with updated wording.  People report that the new translation is life-changing.... and has helped some, who felt rejected by God or hurt by Christianity, to see God's love for themselves. More at: thepassiontranslation.com

Study Says Time Outs Too Harsh… We Say What? Huh?  New study out of UCLA suggests timeouts are too harsh and alienating.  The flip side is how do we hurt out kids by NOT disciplining them?  Our Behavior Makeover experts, Anne Wiggins & Linda Williams, react to “no more timeouts” idea. More at parentingfromtheheights.com

Debora Coty On New Book, Too Loved To Be Lost Women Need Love… Not Pressure To Be Miss America OK, so women desire to be loved, but where does that go wrong?  You might be surprised how easy it is to get on the right track.  Great insights & advice from Debora Coty, author of Too Loved to Be Lost as well as More Beauty, Less Beast… and Too Blessed To Be Stressed. Beyond The Pressure To Be A Size 4 And Have A Beautiful Home… Women feel so much pressure to be certain things in order to be loved & approved of… but what’s better than feeling all of the pressure in some pretty superficial areas?  Take a load off, ladies, and get some encouraging help from Author, Debora Coty.  Get some healthy love! For More On This Interview Or Topic Podcast of this interview uploading soon to CM Podcasts or visit the fun & humor of Debora at deboracoty.com

Kara Tippetts Blog Mom's Cancer "The interview that changed my life," says ChannelMom Host, Jenny Dean Schmidt. Mom’s Cancer Teaches Huge Lessons To Others Every mother should hear this… Kara Tippetts is a mom to 4 and she has cancer… but she’s doing something unique with her hardship that can teach us all how to be better moms.  Thank you, Kara. More On Kara’s Lessons Almost unbelievable how the mom’s cancer has brought her to a place of unselfish sharing… so that others can learn from her loss.  More blogging and lessons from Kara at mundanefaithfulness.com

This Story Changed My Life As A Mom.... If you want a story to change your outlook as a mom, listen to 3 minutes of Kara…. please.  This interview changed my life. Mom’s Cancer Teaches Huge Lessons To Others Every mother should hear this… Kara Tippetts is a mom to 4 and she has cancer… but she’s doing something unique with her hardship that can teach us all how to be better moms.  Thank you, Kara. More On Kara’s Lessons Almost unbelievable how the mom’s cancer has brought her to a place of unselfish sharing… so that others can learn from her loss.  More blogging and lessons from Kara at mundanefaithfulness.com

Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba Continues On Her Sound Rules For Dating Erin talks about some of the typical struggles of single parents with a focus on loneliness and dating.  First, how not to react in desperation when lonely and, second, some sound rules for dating as a single parent.  Great tips and advice for single parents.  More at www.inhotpursuitofgod.blogspot.com

Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba's Rules For Dating Erin talks about some of the typical struggles of single parents with a focus on loneliness and dating.  First, how not to react in desperation when lonely and, second, some sound rules for dating as a single parent.  Great tips and advice for single parents.  More at www.inhotpursuitofgod.blogspot.com

Dr. Eggerichs On #1 Marriage Problem For Couples Well, this is one of the biggest… Dr. Emerson Eggerichs explains very typical problem husbands and wives have… it’s more simple to overcome than you might think!  Find out what the pattern is and how to fix it! What Men Won’t Do And Women Love To Do I actually share about my own marriage with Dr. Eggerichs because I think the struggles my husband and I have are typical.  Hope this answer from Dr. Eggerichs helps YOU.  Dr. Eggerichs wrote the bestseller, Love & Respect, and offers marriage conferences. More On Biggest Marriage Problem More of this interview uploading soon to CM Podcasts and also find our more at loveandrespect.com

Most Want Marriage, But What’s Stopping Them? Just when you thought marriage was washed up, we discover most people admit they’d like to be married.  The reasons why people stay away from marriage may ring a bell.  Joy Eggerichs (daughter of Love & Respect founder, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs) lets us in on the research. Marriage Still The Ideal Despite Other Choices Despite divorce and co-habitation, most people admit they’d just like to be married.  The age group between 18 and 35 have very specific fears about marriage, so Joy of LOVE AND RESPECT (NOW) works to dispel some of the scary myths about marriage.  One way Joy helps people get over marriage fears is through The Illumination Project, which she put together with her dad, Emerson. Get More Marriage Insights More of this interview uploading soon to CM Podcasts and you can get more fascinating insights from Joy at loveandrespectnow.com

Age Gracefully With The Woman Code It’s a “woman code” for aging gracefully and living successfully. New book by TV commentator, Sophia Nelson, called The Woman Code could be the inspiration you need.  Improve your thoughts AND your behavior! Help For Moms To Feel Comfortable In Their Own Skin If you want to age gracefully and value yourself as a woman, Sophia Nelson has some answers for you in The Woman Code.  Her new book can help inspire you to be more and believe more in the life God has for you as a woman AND a mom. More On How To Age Gracefully And The Woman Code More at Iamsophianelson.com

Expert Questions New Birth Control For Girls You decide.  Could this be a popular new way to keep teen girls from getting pregnant?  One industry insider says “yes” and questions what it might be doing to the girls.  Joneen MacKenzie, The Center For Relationship Education, offers training for parents, teachers & kids on healthy relationships and more.  PLUS, hear “Keeping Parents Out Of Kids’ Medical Exams?” Long-acting Reversible Contraception With Hormones? Sources say this is a popular new way to keep teen girls from getting pregnant, but is it safe?  How does it affect the emotional well-being of teenage girls? You can be the judge. More On Controversial New Birth Control Approach More on this topic at myrelationshipcenter.org.  Hope this information helps.

Channelmom Radio Host Jenny Dean Schmidt Shares We’ve all got a past and we’ve all pressed through some problems.  Jenny reveals a few of her own, in hopes of helping other moms, dads, kids and… well… anybody.  Jenny shares some surprising events and several harrowing trials. Danger And Depression Doesn’t Have To Stop Us Jenny recounts one very dangerous moment and a bout with postpartum depression… in order to inspire other moms going through tough times. More Of Jenny’s Story On Podcast More of this story uploading to CM Podcasts or visit About Jenny Dean Schmidt

Daddy Issues: How They Look & How To Help Do they play a role in your life… your daughter’s… or a friend’s life?  What those “issues” look like and a new way to fix them from Dr. Michelle Watson.  Get help from her new book, Dad, Here’s What I Really Need From You. New Hope For Daughters & Dads There is help for daughters who are acting out their “daddy issues!”  Girls and women, alike, may have either been hurt by something there dad DID or DIDN’T do.  That’s why Dr. Michelle Watson steps in with her new book, “Dad, Here’s What I Really Need From You”  Get this help now… or pass it along. More On Daddy Issues More of this interview uploading to CM Podcasts and more from Dr. Michelle and The Abba Project at drmichellewatson.com.

Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba Explains How Breakup Text Teaches Lessons For Single Parents Is this allowed?  Single mom shares hurtful breakup text, but also reveals a new hopeful outlook.  Advice and inspiration for other single moms and dads who have experienced dating struggles. Is There Such A Thing As Bad Texting Etiquette? Single parenting is tough, but sometimes dating makes it harder. In Channelmom’s regular segment with Single Mom Blogger, Erin Szczerba, we hear how Erin came to personally experience the “breakup text,” as a 30-something mom!  What should the etiquette be and other advice for single moms & dads.  Hope this helps you avoid some pain… More On This Interview More of this interview uploads soon to CM Podcasts and more from Erin at inhotpursuitofgod.blogspot.com.

Stephanie Shott's Story Of Rape & Sexual Abuse Could Help Others This story could help someone out there.  Hear mom’s story of being conceived through rape, suffering sexual abuse, divorce and single motherhood.  How she found redemption and hope that now helps her minister to other moms. Redemption Led Her To Help Other Moms How one mom lived through brutal past to help other moms.  Stephanie Shott tells her story of emerging from an abusive past to find redemption and true motherhood in her new book, The Making Of A Mom; Shott shares in a way that ministers to other moms. More On Stephanie And Mentoring Moms Share with others… in hopes of healing.  More at stephanieshottt.com and themominitiative.com

Not All NFL Families Are Like This One The moment changed his life forever.  NFL Sports Agent tells incredible story of how he learned his purpose and discovered who he would marry.  Very touching story.  Drew Pittman is an NFL Sports Agent and the author of First Team Dad: Your Playbook For A Winning Family.  He is married to the daughter of former Baylor University Coach, Grant Teaff. Drew Pittman Gives Families Winning Game Plan Pittman shares lessons he has learned from his life in the NFL and at home with his family.  This story will inspire you for your family and your future. More On First Team Dad More of this interview uploading to CM Podcasts and find out more about Drew Pittman at: twitter.com/DPFootballAgent

3 Tips When Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith OK, so you’re a ‘believer” and your spouse isn’t…. or vice versa.  What do you do?  Bestselling author Lee Strobel offers 3 Quick Tips to help you survive and thrive in a “spiritual mismatch.” Strobel On Spiritual Mismatch With His Wife Strobel wrote Surviving A Spiritual Mismatch In Marriage with his wife, Leslie, to help folks struggling with “unbelieving” spouses.  [Strobel was once an atheist journalist, while Leslie was a devoted Christian.]  Their book and suggested tips are designed to help relationships that are stuck, due to disagreements over God.  Offers great hope & help, plus a little grace, for your spouse! More From Bestselling Author Lee Strobel On Spiritual Mismatch More of this interview uploads soon to CM Podcasts.  More at leestrobel.com

Kerri Pomarolli Says NO To 50 Shades Of Grey Movie... Here’s WhyComedienne reveals why this movie makes her angry.  She claims those who bought the Fifty Shades Of Grey book should boycott the movie… and she points the finger at Christian women. Christian Hypocrisy on Fifty Shades Of Grey? Kerri Pomarolli is known as a “clean” comedienne, whose appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central and more.  Open about her Christian faith, she takes aim at other Christians when it comes to compromising on their entertainment choices. More Of This Interview More of this interview uploads soon to CM Podcasts or you can catch up with Kerri on kerripom.com