Being the Neighborhood Mom with Crystal Storey

03/02/23 • 51 min

Do you know those moms, perhaps in your neighborhood growing up or where you live now, whose houses were the gathering places for all the local kids? Crystal Storey is one of those moms, and she certainly has great stories to tell! In this conversation, Crystal tells the incredible story of God calling her to become a “neighborhood mom,” stories of being a light to children in her area, and the miraculous story of God healing her daughter from life-threatening bacterial meningitis—a story that speaks to the power of lots and lots of prayer. In addition, Crystal gets practical, offering tips for feeding a full house of hungry teenagers and for creating boundaries to make the home a welcoming but safe space. Plus, she shares a key piece of advice to aspiring neighborhood moms—to be real and authentic with kids.

Show notes: blessingsandmotherhood.com/being-a-prayer-warrior-mom-with-crystal-storey

Show notes: blessingsandmotherhood.com/being-a-prayer-warrior-mom-with-crystal-storey

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How can you continue to date your spouse into marriage? During this conversation, Delise and Ginny are joined by their good friend Cristina Smith to chat about dating in marriage. Together, they explore what Scripture says about dating, suggest ideas for dates, and recall their favorite dates over the years. In true classical fashion, the three take a step back, attempting to define a “date” and consider the purpose of dating in the first place. Remember—no marriage is perfect. So don’t expect anything less from this episode than an honest conversation about the reality of dating amid busy lives with homes full of busy kids.

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Savoring Moments with Lisa Bailey

It’s the ultimate crossover episode . . . Delise and Ginny are joined by CC legend and host of the Everyday Educator podcast Lisa Bailey! Lisa recently became a grandmother, so in this conversation, she chats about parenting versus grandparenting. As a parent, she was often so focused on doing everything right that she missed out on opportunities to enjoy the small, simple moments of her children just growing up. But now, as she is blessed with the chance to relive those moments with her grandson, she can be more present and treasure every minute. Of course, with the much-anticipated release of Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learning, Lisa also talks about her involvement in creating this new Classical Conversations® resource and what it really means to play intentionally with our children. Finally, she shares some practical tips for setting boundaries as a parent and emphasizes the importance of asking our children questions instead of rushing in to give them the answers. As you listen, we hope Lisa’s wisdom and joy shines through this conversation and leaves you inspired and uplifted!

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