Do your kids feel stressed or anxious about preparing for final exams, graduation, or end-of-year requirements? Most kids do, but you can help them manage stress so they can enjoy this season of life. Experts suggest several things parents can do to help their child manage their emotions and stress so they are not consumed by the challenges before them.  In this episode, I'll explain what parents should look for, what they need to avoid, and what will make their child feel confident in their...

We all encounter obstacles in life, but the keys to overcoming them are developing the skills and using the right tools to turn these challenges into stepping stones. There is no reason to spin your wheels or fret over what to do but to change your approach and stop doing what isn't working.  Today's podcast focuses on how you can overcome the obstacles in your life by assessing why your stuck, identifying triggers and patterns, readjusting your thoughts, and developing new skills. Whether...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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...

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/ ...

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...

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/   ...

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...

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...

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:...

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   I had the opportunity to meet up with my long-time friend Michael Farris at the National Religious Broadcasters convention a few weeks ago. He graciously agreed to have a conversation with me to share with you here at Equipped To Be. Michael has such a breadth of experience and knowledge in the areas of homeschooling, the Constitution, free speech,...

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   Do your children have summer jobs? Do they have a part-time job or work as an intern or volunteer somewhere? Fox 35 Orlando asked me to speak on this topic of teens and summer jobs and I always have so much more to say on these topics than I can fit into a short morning show segment. A lot of learning happens with summer jobs, so let's talk about the...

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   I recently had the opportunity to meet up with Kristen A. Jenson to have a conversation about a topic that is extremely important in our world of expanding digital access: pornography. Kristen is the founder of Defend Young Minds and CEO of Glen Cove Press. She is an internationally acclaimed author and advocate for protecting young minds from the...

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   I recently had the pleasure of meeting Raymond Arroyo, a New York Times bestselling author and Fox News contributor, at the 2023 National Religious Broadcasters Convention. He agreed to sit down and have a conversation with me for the podcast. There were so many things we could have discussed! We could have talked about politics or how the world is...

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   Tasks. Work. Chores. Whatever you call them, there are things that need to be done in your home and frankly, no one really wants to have to do them. Since the magic fairy isn't going to be arriving anytime soon to handle these things, we as parents have to find a way to motivate our kids to get their share of the work done. I found that every age and...

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   I'm often asked these types of questions as I travel and speak to parents around the country and internationally: How do you raise godly kids? How do you raise kids that love Jesus? How do you raise kids who don't walk away from the church?    There's no formula to follow that will guarantee that your child will move from religion to relationship....

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   Some extreme examples have been recorded and posted online of parents behaving badly at kids' sporting events recently in central Florida. In response, Fox 35 Orlando asked me to speak about parents who lack self-control. I love doing these segments, but there's never enough time to say everything so I'm expanding on this topic here on the podcast...

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   One of my purposes here with the Equipped To Be Podcast is to help you build stronger relationships with your children as you launch them into adulthood. In this episode, I dive into the differences between correction and criticism. I share biblical insights, the power of your words, steps to using correction, and the potential pitfalls of sarcasm....

I had the pleasure recently to talk with David Closson, the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. I've known David for many, many years. He shares with me the sobering statistics regarding the gap between those who say that they are living a Biblical worldview and how their beliefs actually line up with a Biblical worldview. There's a larger gap than you might even guess!   David and I talk about the pressures on churches and the number one question...

A news outlet recently asked me to talk about the boom in homeschooling. Why is there such a surge of parents choosing to homeschool their kids? I'm a little surprised they couldn't see the answer based on the news they are reporting. My kids are grown and having kids of their own, but I'm even more passionate about homeschooling now than I was years ago when I was homeschooling my own kids. It's important that you as a parent find your voice in the midst of the noise of this struggle with...

I was recently asked to do a news segment responding to a story about how a twelve-year-old and their friend snuck out of the house and drove four hundred miles to meet up with someone they'd met online. Sadly the age for children engaging in risky and dangerous behavior online is trending younger and younger. As a parent, how can you keep your kids safe online? What do you do when you find that your child is having secret chats online?   The goal is for your kids to learn how to use...