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All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr

All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr

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AllMomDoes Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr is designed to equip and encourage you for the kids you're raising, the marriage you're nurturing, the work you're building, all in the day and age in which you live. We aim to cover ALL mom does. AllMomDoes Podcast was previously known as The Modern Motherhood Podcast.Copyright CRISTA Media Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • The Happiness Crisis with Dr. Jonathan Eckert

    The Happiness Crisis with Dr. Jonathan Eckert
    Oct 28 2026
    Please be advised: This episode includes a discussion on suicide. Put those earbuds in if little ears are nearby.

    So often as parents, we say that we want our kids to be happy. But what if we've got a happiness definition problem that isn't helping them be the best-equipped for real life?

    Baylor professor Dr. Jonathan Eckert joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a real-time look at what keeping our kids comfortable is costing them, and how to actually help develop resilience and strength in our children for the long haul.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4kjroc3

    Key Topics:
    • The concept of the happiness crisis and its impact on youth mental health
    • The biblical perspective on joy versus happiness and its importance in resilience
    • Practical ways parents can foster joy and resilience in their children
    • The role of adversity and struggle in developing grit and joy
    • Cultural differences in parenting and independence, including Japanese practices
    • The dangers of overprotection and safetyism in modern parenting
    • The importance of giving children agency and opportunities to navigate conflict
    • The significance of modeling abundance and gratitude as parents
    • Strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries with adult children
    • The importance of documenting and celebrating progress in children's growth

    Takeaways:
    • Redefining happiness as joy that emerges through struggle and adversity.
    • Children's pursuit of happiness often based on fleeting circumstances and comparison, leading to dissatisfaction.
    • Joy is paired with pain and struggle in biblical teachings, emphasizing endurance and gratitude.
    • Parents should focus on fostering resilience and grit through appropriate challenges.
    • Overprotection and safetyism can hinder children's development of independence and resilience.
    • Cultural practices like children walking to the store alone can foster responsibility and confidence.
    • Parents can model abundance and gratitude to cultivate a healthy perspective.
    • Giving children agency in conflict and decision-making helps develop life skills.
    • Documenting progress and celebrating growth builds confidence and resilience.
    • Building a foundation of love, truth, and grace supports children's emotional health.

    Sound Bites
    • "Adversity leads to belonging and curiosity."
    • "Celebrate progress, not just success."
    • "Model love, truth, and grace in parenting."

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to the Happiness Crisis and Its Significance
    01:04 The Problem with Circumstantial Happiness and Comparison
    02:26 Redefining Happiness: From Circumstances to Joy
    03:45 Biblical Perspective on Joy and Hardship
    05:07 The Role of Struggle in Developing Joy and Resilience
    06:02 The Impact of Cultural and Parenting Practices
    07:48 Balancing Neurological Development and Cultural Expectations
    10:01 Helping Kids Seek Healthy Status and Responsibility
    13:09 The Dangers of Overprotection and Safetyism
    15:00 Giving Kids Agency and Opportunities to Navigate Conflict
    19:23 The Power of Love, Gratitude, and Abundance in Parenting
    22:00 The Role of Adversity and Belonging in Growth
    28:54 Celebrating Progress and Growth in Children
    29:36 Resources and Next Steps for Parents and Educators

    Keywords: happiness crisis, resilience, joy, parenting, youth, mental health, adversity, education, mental wellness, Dr. Jonathan Eckert
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    33 mins
  • A Sacrifice of Gratitude with Wendy Speake

    A Sacrifice of Gratitude with Wendy Speake
    Oct 21 2026
    What if we’ve missed a few key things when it comes to praising God, coming to Him with gratitude and thanksgiving? Are we depending on our emotions and circumstances to be the driver, or does perseverance have a place in praise?Wendy Speake joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an insightful dive into the beauty, the misconceptions, and the power of being in a posture of gratitude and thanksgiving, no matter what life is throwing at you.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47vG9B8

    Key topics:
    Definition of gratitude and thanksgiving as a spiritual discipline
    The concept of an ask fast and its purpose
    The relationship between praise, worship, and God’s nature
    How personality traits influence gratitude and praise
    The importance of authenticity in worship and praise
    The role of sacrifice in true worship
    Perseverance in gratitude during life’s challenges
    The harmonic resonance of praise with God’s nature
    The distinction between emotional praise and spiritual discipline
    Practical steps to develop a posture of gratitude

    Sound Bites:
    “Set down your petitions to proclaim God’s goodness.”
    “Praise Yahweh, the most extravagant praise.”
    “Persevere in praising him, even when life doesn’t feel good.”

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to Gratitude as a Spiritual Discipline
    03:09 Defining Gratitude and Thanksgiving
    04:25 Living from a Posture of Thanksgiving
    05:38 Personality and Gratitude: Gifts and Challenges
    07:42 The Pitfalls of Excessive Criticality
    09:07 Authentic Emotions and Coming to God
    11:02 The Concept of Sacrifice in Worship
    12:07 Decoupling Praise from Performance
    14:34 The Power of Authentic Praise in Worship
    17:37 The Ask Fast: Pressing Pause on Petitions
    20:28 Boasting in God’s Power and Goodness
    22:51 Praise Yahweh: The Call to Extravagant Worship
    24:16 Persevering in Gratitude During Hard Times
    26:10 Practicing Perseverance in Praise
    28:53 The Joy of Praising in Community
    31:33 How to Join the Ask Fast and Deepen Worship

    Keywords: gratitude, thanksgiving, spiritual discipline, praise, worship, ask fast, authenticity, spiritual growth, Christian living
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    36 mins
  • Is Homeschooling for You with Jennifer Pepito

    Is Homeschooling for You with Jennifer Pepito
    Oct 14 2026
    Veteran homeschooler and mom of seven, Jennifer Pepito sits down with AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr, a veteran homeschooler and mom of eight, for an insider’s look at the ins and outs of homeschooling.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4zC3z3L

    Key Topics:
    Homes as sacred places and training grounds for faith
    The importance of atmosphere and internal heart management
    Habits and routines that foster spiritual encounters
    Balancing external environment and inner emotional health
    The role of hospitality in creating a sacred space
    Repairing relationships and practicing forgiveness
    The influence of parental attunement and connection
    Balancing performance and authenticity in family life

    Sound Bites:
    “Homes are training grounds for God’s word”
    “It’s never too late to repair and restore”
    “My identity is in Christ, not motherhood”

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to Sacred Homes and Guest Jennifer Pepito
    01:40 Homes as Training Grounds for Faith and Values
    03:32 The Power of Intentional Habits and Atmosphere
    04:01 Jennifer’s Journey to Creating a Sacred Home
    05:25 Teaching Faith Through Homeschooling and Daily Life
    07:17 Managing Atmosphere and Internal Heart Health
    09:54 External Environment vs. Inner Emotional State
    11:23 Forgiveness and Repair in Parenting
    13:20 Identity in Christ and Parenting Mistakes
    15:07 Reconciliation and Building Healthy Relationships
    17:40 Habits of Attunement and Connection
    20:32 Balancing Hospitality and Sacredness in the Home
    28:29 Jennifer’s Resources and Books
    30:36 Closing Remarks and Practical Takeaways

    Keywords: sacred home, family faith, home atmosphere, parenting, hospitality, spiritual growth, homeschooling, family relationships
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    34 mins
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