TMV Episode 85 - Back to Basics: The Value of Life Skills Pt. 1 The life skills we are sharing in this series are so fundamental to our lives as moms, that we have created a four-part series to make sure we cover them all. Today we discuss the importance of Christ-centred parenting and its role in teaching our children essential life skills. Join us as we define life skills that we as Christian mothers should possess and teach to our children, and hear from Kristin, Jismarie, and Kirra about...

TMV Episode 84 - Biblical Principles - Part 2 Welcome back to part two of our two-part series on Biblical Principles through books, with the amazing Dr. Kelly Rhodes. In this episode we cover how the Awana program incorporates biblical teachings to support literacy development, Kelly’s recommendations and best practices for fostering literacy skills at home, how to use secular resources to teach biblical principles, and  so much more! Key Points From This Episode: How the Awana program...

TMV Episode 83 - Biblical Principles - Part 1 As moms, we are often our children's first teachers, guiding them from crawling to brushing their teeth and even learning to read. We are thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Mrs. Kelly Rhodes. Kelly is a reading specialist with a wealth of experience and insight, here to share valuable tips and strategies for nurturing a love for reading through the lens of Biblical principles. Join us as we dive into part one of our two-part series with...

TMV Episode 82 - Our Testimonies - Part 2 Today, we're diving into part two of our mini-series, Our Testimonies. Join us as we explore the challenges we've faced and conquered in our faith. We delve into the profound impact our relationships with our families have had on all of our lives and our connection with our Heavenly Father. We share our insights on navigating moments of doubt, finding them as positive motivations, and how our multicultural backgrounds and encounters have enriched our...

TMV Episode 81 - Our Testimonies - Part 1 Today we are recognizing the importance of sharing our personal journeys about how we’ve grown in Christ, we decided to launch a special mini-series called Our Testimonies. We are diving into the details of our unique upbringings and discuss what inspired our faith journeys. We also reflect on pivotal moments where we encountered the truth of Jesus's identity, explore how our multicultural backgrounds have shaped our understanding of Jesus and our...

TMV Episode 80 - Childlike Prayer - Part 2 Welcome to part two of our first episode of season five of The Mom Village where we welcome Jed and Melanie Coppenger back to the show. In this episode, we continue our conversation on childlike prayer as we discuss how they incorporate prayer into their house, figuring out what to pray for, and how they encourage their older children to prioritize personal prayer time. Hear all about their prioritizing and modeling prayer for their children....

TMV Episode 79 - Childlike Prayer - Part 1 Welcome to the first episode of season five of The Mom Village! Today we welcome the wonderful Jed and Melanie Coppenger to discuss Jed’s book, 21 Days to Childlike Prayer, and why it’s important. You’ll hear about our guests, how they met, and about their family. Jed tells us about his book and what some common prayer misconceptions are. Jed describes what childlike prayer is, the four principles of it, how it can be achieved, and how Melanie...

TMV Episode 78 - Budgeting Part 2 God owns everything and we are called to be His stewards. By instilling God's financial principles in our families, we help develop a lifelong understanding of stewardship and discipline. In the second part of our discussion about budgeting, our special guest Dr. Art Rainer, is back to explain God’s design for our finances. He shares practical wisdom that you can apply to your family’s finances. Art highlights how to help our kids learn about the biblical...

TMV Episode 77 - Budgeting - Part 1 We have been placed on earth and entrusted with the resources God has given us, so it's critical to learn to be good stewards of those resources. In this episode, we learn how to incorporate principles like stewardship, generosity, and trusting in God’s provision in the financial management of our family budget. Our guest is Art Rainer, a devoted father, and husband to our favorite psychologist, Sarah Rainer. He is a financial advisor and the author of a...

TMV Episode 76 - Entrepreneur - Part 2 In this episode, we continue the conversation with Leny Fralicker, a beloved friend of the show, an entrepreneur, and the owner and CEO of Elderberry Elixir Co., an herbal supplement that supports immunity health. Check out part one, in case you missed it! In this episode, part two, we discover what Leny has learned about finding balance as an entrepreneur, a mom, and a Christian. Why you shouldn’t let society define your idea of success and why all...

TMV Episode 75 - Entrepreneur - Part 1 In life and in business, there will be times when things don’t go how you expect them to go. Today’s guest is Leny Fralicker, a powerhouse woman entrepreneur, a friend of the podcast, and the owner and CEO of Elderberry Elixir Co. Elderberry Elixir is an herbal supplement that supports immunity health. Leny began creating her natural elderberry syrup for her eldest son, who had developed severe allergies. She shared her remedy on social media, and...

TMV Episode 74 – El Buen Cactus La anfitriona, Jismarie Ramos, da la bienvenida al público oyente al emocionante segundo episodio en español de The Mom Village. Este es un podcast para mamás, donde nos reunimos para compartir historias, consejos y apoyo para todas las increíbles mamás con un fundamento Cristo-céntrico. En este episodio de The Mom Village en Español, Jismarie comienza leyendo una parte del nuevo libro de niños llamado El Buen Cactus, seguida de las locutoras Alyssa y...

TMV Episode 73 - Bienvenidos The Mom Village en Español La anfitriona, Jismarie Ramos nos da la bienvenida al publico oyente, al primer episodio de el popular programa de The Mom Village pero esta vez en Español. ¡Este es un podcast para Mamás, donde nos reunimos para compartir historias, consejos y apoyo para todas las increíbles mamás de cualquier temporada que nos escuchan con un fundamento Cristo-céntrico! En este primer episodio de The Mom Village en Español, las anfitrionas, Jismarie...

TMV Episode 72 - The Good Cactus Interview Jismarie Ramos is not only one of the co-hosts of The Mom Village Podcast – she's also the writer of a wonderful children's book, The Good Cactus! In this episode. Jismarie shares her story with us and how that led to her writing her book. She tells us about her upbringing in Puerto Rico, her journey to the United States, and learning a new culture and language – all with the support of her loving husband, Pastor Christian Ramos. She shares the...

TMV Episode 71 - Parenting in the Midst of Suffering Part 2 In the midst of suffering, God is still God. This is what we need to remind ourselves of when we find ourselves in seasons of suffering. This episode is part two of a series called, Parenting in the Midst of Suffering. Our friend, Serah Thomas, joins the conversation to continue sharing her story of how she navigated the ups and downs of life. She and her husband, Todd Thomas, who serves as the Campus Pastor of Family Church...

TMV Episode 70 - Parenting in the Midst of Suffering Part 1 Parenting is an individual journey encompassing different seasons of life. There are sweet seasons and seasons where we walk through suffering. The truth is that our circumstances do not define us. We can be honest in our feelings, but in our suffering, it's important for us to stand on a firm foundation of faith and God's truth. On this episode, we begin a two-part series on the topic of parenting in the midst of suffering with...

TMV Episode 69 - Discipleship at Home - Part 2 We are welcoming Megan Simpson back to The Mom Village to continue our discussion about discipleship at home! If you haven’t already listened to the first part of this conversation, do so now! In this episode, you will hear a recap of part one: Megan and her husband's goals and house rules, what spiritual disciplines she has taught her children, and how she makes discipleship fun. The holidays are a great time to come together as a family and...

TMV Episode 68 - Discipleship at Home - Part 1 Following Christ’s teachings and designing yourself in his image is of the utmost importance. Joining us today on The Mom Village is the wonderful mom of (almost) six and pastor’s wife, Megan Simpson, to talk about discipleship at home. We talk about how Megan uses her marriage to assist in teaching her children to be disciples, how she puts Jesus first and includes scripture in her busy life, and so much more. We delve into the different...

TMV Episode 67 - Launching Your Kids - Part 2 Today on The Mom Village we are delving into how to launch your children. Press pause and go back to part one of this episode (if you haven’t already listened to it) where we covered who our guest is and some practical things to think about when it comes to marriage, parenting, and preparing to have an empty nest. In this episode, we delve into the best season of parenthood according to Heidi, how she made sure that her family stayed close to...

TMV Episode 66 - Launching Your Kids - Part 1 Our job as mothers is to raise children who are able to go out into the world and fulfill their purpose and we know that letting go of your children is very difficult. Today on The Mom Village, we are joined by the wonderful teacher, wife, and mother, Heidi Martin, to discuss launching your kids and letting them go so that one day they will come back. Tuning in, you’ll hear about our guest’s secret to 28 successful years of marriage, why she...

TMV Episode 65 - Welcome to Parenthood - Part 2  Although your beautiful bundle of newborn joy consumes your thoughts and fills your heart, prioritizing your marriage is essential during the early stages of parenthood to set a precedent for the rest of your lives and the lives of future generations. Today is part two of Welcome To Parenthood on The Mom Village and joining us again are Dwight and Mykeyly Hernandez to tell us all about their first three months of parenthood and ask us...

TMV Episode 64 - Welcome to Parenthood At some point, almost all of us are going to be parents. Joining us in conversation today is an amazing couple, Dwight and Mykeyly Hernandez! They are parents to a brand new baby boy and they are here today to share their journey. Join us to hear Dwight and Mykeyly get candid about their journey as a married couple, and into parenthood, and how Mykeyly‘s empathy for expecting mothers grew when she became pregnant herself. Find out how Dwight and Mykeyly...

TMV Episode 63 - Marriage Conversations - Part 2 Is dating your spouse really important? This is part two of our marriage conversations with our husbands and newlyweds, Christian and Victoria Rodriguez! We discuss Christian and Victoria’s early marriage goals, how the Lord works in their marriage, why communication is key, and the importance of presenting your spouse as your partner in everything to your family. We also talk about some of our best dates over the years, tell you how to make...

TMV Episode 62 - Marriage Conversations - Part 1 Marriage is truly a gift from God, and joining us today for a conversation about marriage are our husbands, Eric, Christian, and Jimmy, as well as Victoria and Christian Rodriguez! We hear all about Christian and Victoria’s love story and what they’ve discovered in their first nine months of marriage before they dive into some questions for all of us marriage veterans. We discuss the importance of knowing how your spouse communicates through...